Events Officer

THE TALENT SET; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Events Officer for a 9-month contract to manage event bookings and ensure smooth communication. The role offers a day rate of £120 to £138 and a flexible hybrid working pattern with 2-3 days in the office. Ideal candidates should have experience in large-scale events and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working pattern

Daily holiday

Qualifications

• Experience working on large scale events.
• Knowledge of higher education marketing is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate bookings across multiple platforms.
• Handle and respond to all event-related enquiries.
• Support the planning and execution of clearing events.
• Provide support for open day and similar events.
• Liaise with attendees and stakeholders.
• Assist with event logistics.
• Help organise and deliver campus tours.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication skills

CRM system experience

Job description

Role Overview

The Talent Set is excited to be working with one of our favourite clients as they search for an Events Officer to support them for an exciting 9‑month contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate bookings across multiple platforms
• Handle and respond to all event‑related enquiries
• Support the planning and execution of clearing events alongside the permanent events team
• Provide comprehensive support for open day and similar recruitment events
• Liaise with attendees and stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and event experience
• Assist with event logistics, including scheduling, setup, and on‑the‑day coordination
• Help organise and deliver campus tours
• Maintain and update spreadsheets, particularly for academic liaison and event tracking
• Contribute to general marketing activities on an ad hoc basis
• Availability to support events on key dates
• CRM system experience is desirable but not essential

Person Specification

• Experience working on large scale events.
• Knowledge of the higher education marketing is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• A day rate of £120 to £138 per day plus daily holiday.
• A flexible hybrid working pattern is on offer with 2‑3 days per week in the organisation’s Kent‑based office.
• A 6‑month contract in a fantastic organisation that fosters growth.

Interested?

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Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set and our partner charity are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.