Events and Conferencing Co-ordinator

Keele University; Keele; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking a 3-day per week coordinator for its Events and Conferencing team. The role involves providing comprehensive coordination and administrative support for University-wide events, ensuring high standards of professionalism and customer service. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with proven administrative experience. The university offers a competitive benefits package and values diversity within its workforce.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Generous annual leave

Excellent staff pension scheme

Personal and professional development

On-site nursery

Discounted health & fitness facilities

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven relevant administrative experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to deal confidently with enquiries and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive coordination and administrative support.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of events.
• Ensure smooth planning, organization, and execution of events.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Time management

Job description

3 days per week, 6 months fixed term

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Estates and Campus Services Directorate. The Directorate is responsible for all types of services across the University including residential and commercial activity.

The Events and Conferencing team require a 3 day per week co‑ordinator, commencing as soon as possible for 6 months. To provide comprehensive coordination and administrative support to the University Events and Conferencing Team, contributing to the successful delivery of University-wide, Campus Life, and Graduation events.

The post holder will play a key supporting role in ensuring the smooth planning, organisation, and execution of events, supporting the team in maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and customer service. By delivering efficient and proactive administrative and coordination support, the role will contribute directly to the reputation and profitability of Keele University Events & Conferencing. Candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills that will enable them to deal confidently with enquiries and administration tasks. Proven ability to utilise Microsoft Office packages and e‑mail is required. Previous relevant administrative experience in a similar environment is required.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world‑class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies.

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Sharon Faulke s.l. [e-mail]. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 18th January 2026