External Event Coordinator (ENT028)

The University of West London (UWL) is University of the Year for Student Experience (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021) and is Shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Awards 2021 for Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year. We pride ourselves on putting students at the heart of everything we do, and our curriculum and teaching approaches are resolutely student-centred. We are seeking to appoint individuals with the experience and enthusiasm needed to continue delivering an outstanding student experience.

The Department

The Business Services Team within Research and Enterprise Operations looks after a range of services including external event bookings, LCM Exams, private dinners and weddings. 

The Role 

We are looking for an External Event Coordinator to support the West London Venues team. The role will involve engaging with external stakeholders including event planners, training companies, film location managers and a range of existing clients. 

The Postholder will support the team with taking initial event enquiries, helping with the planning, management and after support of events. They will also post content via our Social Media channels on a regular basis, to promote the facilities across the University to prospective clients.

The Person

The successful candidate will have an outgoing and friendly character and will be able to provide external stakeholders with a high level of customer service. Someone who can react to and solve problems quickly and look out for commercial opportunities. You will offer creative opportunities for Social Media marketing while also working with the central marketing team on other campaigns. Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and customer service skills are vital to be successful in this role.

Due to the nature of the role out of hours work may be required, including evenings and weekends.

How to Apply 

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0 

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday, 5th of October. 

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Kyle Allen, Head of Business Services, kyle.allen@uwl.ac.uk 

Additional Information 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. 

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.

Closing Date: 26 Sep 2021
Category: Support