Event Manager - Centre for Academic Persistence

Arden University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden University is seeking an Event Manager for their Centre for Academic Persistence. This role involves planning and executing large-scale events to enhance student experience. The position is hybrid, requiring some travel to various campuses and external venues. Join a passionate team committed to innovative education and enjoy benefits like 30+ days holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

30+ days holiday

Pension

Private Healthcare

Perkbox

Free Courses

Qualifications

• Experience organizing large-scale events for over 2000 students.
• Proven project management from planning to evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic persistence initiatives for 10,000 students annually.
• Plan, execute, and analyze events with leadership and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Budget Management

Supplier Negotiation

Job description

Event Manager - Centre for Academic Persistence

Join to apply for the Event Manager - Centre for Academic Persistence role at Arden University.

This role operates a hybrid working model that requires some travel to our Coventry head office or various campuses for events. Our working arrangements are a non-contractual benefit, and an Arden work location will be added to employment contracts.

Travel locations include:

• Coventry head office
• Birmingham campus
• Leeds campus
• Nottingham campus
• Manchester campus
• London area (Tower Hill, Holborn & Ealing)

Note: Some travel to external venues during the new student orientation week (every 10 weeks).

We are an aspirational, multi-award-winning university with ambitious plans to innovate in digital education and disrupt the HE sector. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, accessible to everyone, everywhere.

This is an exciting time to join Arden University as we expand into new disciplines, form global partnerships, and grow our locations.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Director

Department: Academic Persistence

Role overview: The Event Manager will oversee academic persistence initiatives, including new student orientation activities for approximately 10,000 students annually. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and analyzing events, working with leadership, managing budgets, and coordinating with staff, students, and external suppliers to enhance student experience and improve processes.

About You:

• Experience organizing large-scale events for over 2000 students
• Proven project management from planning to evaluation
• Leadership skills managing staff and volunteers
• Experience working with senior staff
• Budget forecasting and management
• Supplier negotiation skills
• Ability to lead teams in fast-paced environments

Preferred: Experience in student-related event management

Why Arden: Join a passionate team committed to removing barriers to learning. Benefits include 30+ days holiday, pension, private healthcare, Perkbox, free courses, and more.

Our Values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness. We seek creative, driven individuals aligned with these values.

Closing Date: Wednesday 21st May (Midnight). Early applications encouraged.

Note: Current Arden students or those with upcoming courses are ineligible for Student Experience roles due to conflict of interest.

Equality & Diversity: Arden is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to inclusive hiring practices. Indicate if you wish to be considered under this scheme in your application. We celebrate diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.