Senior Events Lead: Graduation & Alumni Programs

Brighton and Sussex Medical School; Brighton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sussex is seeking an experienced Senior Events Coordinator to lead the planning and delivery of graduation ceremonies and alumni events. This hands-on role coordinates key aspects of graduation and manages a portfolio of events from concept through to evaluation, ensuring high-quality experiences for graduates and supporters.

You will oversee student bookings, attendance processes and a programme of alumni events, working with colleagues and external partners to solve

Qualifications

• Experience managing your own events, projects or programmes of work.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with ability to plan complex activities.
• Excellent communicator with experience of stakeholder relationships and customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of graduation ceremonies and alumni events.
• Coordinate student booking and attendance processes.
• Manage multiple stakeholders, budgets and supplier relationships to ensure successful events.

Job description

The University of Sussex is seeking an experienced Senior Events Coordinator to lead the planning and delivery of graduation ceremonies and alumni events. This hands-on role coordinates key aspects of graduation and manages a portfolio of events from concept through to evaluation, ensuring high-quality experiences for graduates and supporters.

You will oversee student bookings, attendance processes and a programme of alumni events, working with colleagues and external partners to solve