Events Coordinator

Kingston Business School; Stafford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an Event Coordinator to support the delivery of outstanding university events. The role involves planning and executing events from recruitment to graduation, addressing logistics, stakeholder relations, and ensuring smooth operations. Candidates should excel in event coordination, teamwork, and possess strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £34,007 per annum for a fixed term of 12 months.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of event coordination and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Pro-active approach to prioritising a busy work schedule.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality events, managing logistics.
• Liaise with teams, partners, and suppliers for coordination.
• Assist with day-of operations, resolving issues professionally.
• Analyse feedback and improve future events.

Skills

Event coordination

Strong teamwork

Organizational skills

Administration skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Faculty/Directorate

Students

School/Function

Student Development & Graduate Success

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Location of vacancy

Kingston Hill, Kingston

Actual hours

37 hours per week

Salary

£34,007 – £38,379 per annum

Posted Date

11/12/2025

Closing Date

01/01/2026

Ref No

4718

Documents

• Candidate Pack Professional Services (PDF, 10784.32kb)
• JD - Events Coordinator - Dec25 (PDF, 202.74kb)

The Role

The successful candidate will support the delivery of outstanding university events which encompass the entire student lifecycle from recruitment events like Open Days and Offer Holder Days through to Graduation. You will be an integral part of a talented and friendly team of event professionals, striving to deliver memorable events.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high‑quality events, managing all logistics and ensuring smooth execution.
• Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to coordinate services and report costs.
• Assist with on‑the‑day operations, resolving issues quickly and professionally.
• Analyse feedback and implement improvements for future events.

The Person

The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of event coordination and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, taking a pro‑active approach to prioritising a busy work schedule. Strong teamwork skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and build positive relationships with key stakeholders. You should have exceptional organisational and administration skills with meticulous attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. Our team values flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Directorate/Function

The wider directorate’s key aim within the strategy is to deliver a seamless, high‑quality experience for all current and future students to ensure they are “sought after”, supporting their participation, attainment, and success before, during and after their time at Kingston. This in turn will create a culture of high performance that is inclusive, innovative, ambitious and enterprising.

The Department

The Department for Student Development and Graduate Success operate across the student lifecycle to design and deliver equitable, enriching and skills‑developing experiences for students from pre‑applicants all the way through to graduates. We work in close partnership with academics, employers and civic organisations to ensure a holistic student‑centred development journey.

Further information

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term position for 12 months with a starting salary of £34,007 per annum.
Interviews are scheduled to be held in person on Monday, 12 January 2026.
For informal enquiries, please contact Alex Neal, Student Lifecycle Events Manager.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are – so harness and embrace yours by applying today.
We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
We are a place‑based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
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Application

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