Senior Events Coordinator

About the role This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and experienced events organiser to join our enthusiastic team to enhance external engagement with the University of Sussex through the support of its corporate and public events programme and graduation ceremonies. You will support the development, management and successful delivery of some key Sussex events, including the university’s high-profile graduation ceremonies, corporate and public events as well as alumni reunions. Working as part of a larger events team, you will be researching, planning, implementing, and evaluating a large number of events each year. About you The successful candidate will be a highly organised and flexible team player. You will possess excellent written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills, and have an affable personality. You will be a confident and experienced events professional with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. You will need to be able to balance a large workload of sometimes conflicting priorities and so will need to be able to remain calm under pressure and multi-task. You will have the skills to manage your own workload and at times, support other colleagues. About our Division The CMA division is vital in contributing towards the success of Sussex. We work closely in partnership our academic schools and other learning institutions in the UK, and, Internationally to attract the very best students we can. Our ideas matter, that is why we work and advise on Institutional Growth Strategies to support the University in achieving positive outcomes. The life-long relationships with our global alumni and friends enable many of the gifts which allow Sussex’s research to flourish. Why work here… Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.  Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that. The benefits that you will receive from day one: Generous pension scheme available. Purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme for a great home and work life balance Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region. Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan. Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’ Health and Wellbeing. Please contact Faye Brown@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above. The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.