Events Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly-motivated, organised, creative
and professional Events Officer role to join the communications team at the
Pandemic Sciences Institute, hosted by the Nuffield Department of Medicine.





You will be responsible for planning, organising and delivering an ambitious
programme of internal and external events, including the Institute’s flagship
International Pandemic Sciences Conference in 2024, ensuring the conference
meets agreed objectives, runs smoothly and is delivered on budget.





You will coordinate the Institute's scientific conference committee of senior
academics, coordinate event marketing and registration, manage speaker booking
and briefing, and liaise with suppliers. You will ensure a smooth event
experience for all delegates, responding to enquiries efficiently and in a
professional manner.





You will also work closely with colleagues to develop and plan a programme of
smaller events – such as seminars, online events and staff away days – that
creatively support the Institute's objectives.





It is essential that you hold a degree in any subject or equivalent work
experience and significant professional experience in events management,
planning, organisation and delivery. You will have excellent project
management and organisational skills, with high attention to detail and
proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. You will also have excellent
oral and written communications skills, with the ability to pass on clear and
accurate information to a range of audiences. Having experience of
livestreaming, and understanding or experience of setting up audio visual
equipment is desirable.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.





This position is offered full time or part time (0.7 FTE) and on a fixed term
contract for 24 months. It is funded by an AstraZeneca donation.





Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 16 November 2023 will
be considered. Please quote **168280** on all correspondence.