Coferencing and Events Officer

St Marys University, Twickenham; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant Conferences and Events Team at a prestigious university, where you will manage a variety of events, from weddings to academic conferences. This role is perfect for a passionate events professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working with diverse clients. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional service and ensuring smooth operations during events. With flexible working hours and a commitment to inclusivity, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape memorable experiences in a historic setting. If you have a knack for organisation and a love for hospitality, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning is essential.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and administer a range of events and conferences.
• Liaise with clients to ensure high standards of service.

Skills

Event Planning

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Tools

Hospitality Database

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced events professional to join our dynamic Conferences and Events Team. Reporting to and working with the Conference and Events Manager, you will plan, deliver and administer events and conferences across a range of high quality international and national conferences, wedding receptions, residential bookings, corporate and social events and filming in the historic and unique surroundings of St Marys University in Twickenham.

You will be actively involved with all aspects of events management, with a focus on practical organisation, administration and liaising with external and internal clients to the highest possible standard. You will have operational experience in events and marketing and will be organised and efficient. You will be comfortable dealing with a range of clients including senior Government officials, academics, visiting professors, high profile individuals, language schoolteachers and childrens clubs.

You will be required to work flexibly including some evening and weekend work, especially in the summer months when the Conferencing team manages residential bookings in the student accommodation on campus. You will be representing the University at a wide range of events and are expected to present yourself accordingly.

We are seeking professional candidates who understand the importance of providing an exemplary service and have a passion for the hospitality industry. You must be extremely organised with a good approach to problem solving, and the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Exceptional communication and customer service skills are essential. Experience in event planning is essential. Experience of using a hospitality database would be advantageous.

Due to the nature of the role, the position is campus based and does require occasional evening and weekend working. Time off in lieu/flexible working is offered to compensate and support working evenings and weekends.

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future.We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholicmission andvalues. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Marys University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more aboutour EDI initiativesand work as aDisability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

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

Closing date: 18 May

Interviews date: 22 April

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