Events Officer

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The opportunity

The Events Officer works closely with the Events Manager and Head of Events to deliver a creative and engaging programme of key events for Development and the wider University that expand our networks and reflect UAL’s position as one of the world’s leading art and design Universities. Recently this has included the President’s Reception, Scholars’ Celebration, museum private tours, Meet The Artist discussions, donor tours and stakeholder dinners.

The Events Officer provides the administrative and operational underpinning of the events programme, developing and implementing key administrative processes for the team and acting as an advocate for best practice across UAL. With support from the Events Manager, they will be responsible for the delivery of their own portfolio of engagements, such as donor receptions, bespoke tours and panel discussions, as well as providing support for larger activities as needed, for example around Graduation and showcasing.

This is an important role for a creative individual with excellent attention to detail, who will play a key part in ensuring an exceptional experience for all stakeholders and the efficient delivery of UAL events.

About you

Your profile will include:

• A demonstrable understanding of/interest in the creative arts and creative industries
• Experience of using databases for event-related data management (knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and/or Salesforce is desirable)
• Experience of event coordination and administration, including managing guest lists, RSVPs and working with a database
• Strong organisational and project management abilities, working both independently and with a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with some irregular hours for events.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Zele Akhilele, Resourcing Adviser via email at Socialpurposestaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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