Events Officer

Are you interested in working for a top-ranked, triple-crown accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) Management School? With world-class facilities, ground-breaking research and cutting-edge thinking, we are seeking applications from ambitious, highly motivated and talented individuals who will be keen to play an active role in further enhancing the Management School’s international reputation for excellence in research, teaching and innovation that has positive societal impact
We are seeking highly motivated and dynamic applicants for the role of Events Officer. This position is based in the Finance & Operations team at the Sheffield University Management School. Working with and supervising the Events & Operations Support Officer, the postholder will play a key role in planning and project managing the delivery of all SUMS events from concept, helping to define aims and objectives & preparation through to post event evaluations and feedback.
Activities you will support include:
● Organising conferences, seminars & workshops stimulating and disseminating the School’s research activity via our research centres and groups.
● Staff away days & induction/training events
● Learning and teaching events including supporting student wellbeing
● Student field trips to local and national sites
You will be required to maintain and build a network of contacts with external suppliers and venues to enhance the level of customer service and quality to University staff, students and external stakeholders. The role will require some off campus working and occasionally working outside core hours to support events as required
We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
We are keen to attract a diverse applicant pool. We encourage all potential candidates to reflect on their strengths and experience in the broadest sense, including transferable skills where appropriate, when considering their suitability for the position. Additionally, the panel will ensure that any career gaps due to caring responsibilities or illness are appropriately taken into consideration. In all cases, we will select the best candidate for the role
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