Department
Communications, Marketing and Recruitment
Vacancy Type
Open-ended/Permanent
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
Salary
£38,555 - £41,688
Actual Hours
35
FTE
1.0
Contact Details
Posted Date
23/01/2025
Closing Date
16/02/2025
Ref No
10383
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What makes Goldsmiths unique?
Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.
About the Department
The Communications, Marketing and Recruitment (CMR) department plays a central role in telling the Goldsmiths story to our key audiences. The department covers internal communications, media relations, strategic communications, brand and design, digital (website, video and social media), marketing, business partnering, and UK and International recruitment. Colleagues are encouraged to be ambitious, committed to the learning and development of themselves and others, keen to work across conventional boundaries, and driven by the desire to play their part in the delivery of an excellent student, colleague and external audience experience.
About the role
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Events Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the planning and delivery of a range of events, including student recruitment activities, campus tours, conversion events, and graduation ceremonies.
Working closely with the Events Manager, you will ensure all event logistics run smoothly, from coordinating materials and managing bookings to delivering excellent customer service to attendees. This role also involves maintaining accurate records and ensuring all data is managed in line with Goldsmiths' policies.
As the Events Officer, you'll be a key part of creating memorable and impactful events that highlight the unique opportunities and experiences at Goldsmiths. Please note, this role will require regular weekend and evening work.
About the candidate
We are seeking a candidate with strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks while ensuring every detail is accounted for. Attention to detail is essential, as accuracy is critical in maintaining data records and managing event logistics. Exceptional customer service skills are also key, as you will interact with a diverse range of audiences, providing support and ensuring a positive experience. Flexibility and problem-solving abilities are crucial, as you will be the go-to person on event days, ready to adapt to any challenges that arise
While experience in event coordination or working with diverse stakeholders is beneficial, what matters most is your enthusiasm, organisational ability, and commitment to delivering outstanding results.
Benefits
We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days' annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes.
Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.