Student Events and Community Officer

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Student Events and Community Officer to coordinate student-focused events and enhance the overall student experience. The role involves event planning, risk assessments, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of the Creative Arts Industry and possess strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year (FTE)

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Creative Arts Industry.
• Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Confidence in verbal communication and public speaking.
• Proficiency in administration and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a diverse calendar of student-focused events.
• Handle promotion, registration, and venue booking for events.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments for events.
• Maintain detailed records and reports of events and community activities.

Skills

Event Planning

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

General education, particularly in English and Mathematics

Job description

Student Events and Community Officer

Location: London

Salary: £26,312 – £29,744

Our client is more than just an educational institution; they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As Student Events and Community Officer you will play a crucial role in enhancing the student experience through a wide range of extra-curricular events and activities. Your expertise will play an important role in the planning, pre-production and delivery of events across areas such as academic activity, industry engagement, employability, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), student wellbeing, and student interests. The work you do will help shape a positive and inclusive experience for our client’s campus community.

What You'll Do:

• Event Planning and Delivery: Coordinate a diverse calendar of student-focused events, ensuring each is meticulously planned and executed.
• Pre-Production Support: Handle promotion, registration, venue booking, risk assessments, and liaise with presenters, performers, and artists.
• On-the-Day Management: Oversee venue setup, equipment checks, student registration, guest liaison, and staff coordination.
• Risk Assess: Conduct thorough risk assessments for events and external venues as needed.
• Internal Communications: Assist the Events and Community Manager with effective internal communication strategies.
• Feedback Collection: Gather and present student feedback on events to continually improve the student experience.
• Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Work with Course Leadership and Creative Futures teams to facilitate collaborative opportunities.
• Student Association: Guide and support the BSA team, ensuring a broad range of interests are represented.
• Administration and Reporting: Maintain detailed records and reports of all events and community activities.
• Marketing Collaboration: Work with the Marketing team to capture and promote events through various channels, including social media.

What You'll Bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Creative Arts Industry.
• A solid foundation in general education, particularly in English and Mathematics.
• Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Confidence in verbal communication and public speaking.
• Strong organisational and scheduling abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in administration and computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Why Our Client?

They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

How To Apply

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