Full time Lead Event Coordinator – University of Reading
Job Description
The core purpose of Venue Reading is to balance delivering event support services to our internal and external customers with a commercial focus and deliver excellent products and services. We are committed to supporting the strategic principles of the University in promoting quality of both campuses and the physical learning environment.
Venue Reading and Venue Henley are professional events service teams offering a wide variety of venues, hosting a range of events including day and residential meetings and conferences, functions and weddings, B&B accommodation and academic summer schools. The role will be based within the Venue Reading team at Whiteknights Campus in Reading.
The post holder will, with the support and guidance of the Event Manager, generate and supervise the conference, events and function business. This involves ensuring that all events are developed with optimum efficiency and profitable utilisation of the University’s facilities in harmony with the core academic priorities of the University. The post requires an organised, proactive and motivated individual to co-ordinate a variety of events to maximise revenue generation for the University by matching client requirements to University facilities.
This is a senior position within the Venue Reading team and the post holder will work closely with the Event Manager and Head of Events and Conference Operations to successfully manage the portfolio of events throughout the year.
You will have:
- Experience in Event Management
- Experience in Customer Service environment – customer facing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to prioritise workload and stick to deadlines
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of conference business trends
Informal contact details
Alternative informal contact details
Contact role:
Venue Reading & Henley, Events Manager
Contact role:
Head of Conference and Events
Contact name:
Laura Robb
Contact name:
Fi Evans
Contact phone:
+44 (0)118 378 5657
Contact phone:
+44 (0)118 378 8334
Closing Date – 14 January 2024
Interview Date – w/c 29 January 2024
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Location : Reading RG6
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