CPD Conferences and Events Coordinator

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff gym membership

Personal development courses

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts & travel schemes

Job summary

University of Leeds is seeking an administrative events coordinator for CPD, Conferences and Events Service. You will manage a portfolio of events, coordinating details, deadlines and logistics to support delivery.

The role requires independence, strong organisation, and ability to work under pressure, with willingness to work out of core hours and both on and off site. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to share best practices, identify improvements, and contribute to a

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a portfolio of designated events independently.
• Collaborate with team to share good practices and suggest improvements to the service.

Job description

The EPS CPD, Conferences and Events Service provides the administration, management and coordination for the development and delivery of industrial continuing professional development (CPD) short courses, meetings and workshops, and conference organisation. We host internationally renowned presenters and experts, curating a varied programme of events for engineers from both industry and academia.

With demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role, you will work independently and have direct responsibility for coordinating a portfolio of designated events, working collaboratively with team members to share good work practices with the ability to identify and suggest improvements to the service provided.

You will be well organised with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, have excellent communication skills, and be a strong team player with a flexible approach working out of core hours and on and off site.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!