Alumni Events Manager (Fixed Term)
Applications for this vacancy closed on 2 April 2024 at 12:00PM
**Fixed term Maternity Cover to 19 April 2025 **
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an
international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research
plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon
emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
**About the Role**
• This is a chance for you to get creative and manage events that engage our
alumni and make them feel part of Oxford! From webinars showcasing world-
changing research and networking opportunities around the UK, to planning and
delivering Meeting Minds, Oxford’s alumni weekend with over 1,500 attendees.
• This is a maternity cover and a fast-paced role with lots of demands; you
will need to be able to get to grips with the event projects quickly, juggle
multiple tasks and events all at the same time.
• Oxford is a world-leading University. The events you create and manage will
be supporting our alumni engagement priorities. We are building up to our next
fundraising campaign; the work you do will directly support this and the
fundraising teams to create change for good by engaging alumni.
**To Be Successful You ’ll Need:**
• You need to have proven significant experience to deliver high-profile,
multi-level, complex events.
• You need to have outstanding planning and organisation skills
• We are a tight-knit, supportive team that likes to have fun while we work
hard on lots of exciting and unique events. You need to have a cool head under
pressure, be someone who can communicate at all levels and be a team player.
**What We Offer**
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
• 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
• Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
• Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an
educational advancement professional
• Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for
working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
• Generous family leave for maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared
parental leave
• Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
• Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
• Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
• Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
• Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups
and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
**Application process:**
*• * _Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal._
*• * _Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application in PDF format (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification._
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on **2 April 2024** can be
considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing **12 April
2024** , in person in Oxford.
_Development and Alumni Engagement_ _is committed to having a team that is
made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all
sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from
under-represented groups to apply._
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an
international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research
plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon
emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
**About the Role**
• This is a chance for you to get creative and manage events that engage our
alumni and make them feel part of Oxford! From webinars showcasing world-
changing research and networking opportunities around the UK, to planning and
delivering Meeting Minds, Oxford’s alumni weekend with over 1,500 attendees.
• This is a maternity cover and a fast-paced role with lots of demands; you
will need to be able to get to grips with the event projects quickly, juggle
multiple tasks and events all at the same time.
• Oxford is a world-leading University. The events you create and manage will
be supporting our alumni engagement priorities. We are building up to our next
fundraising campaign; the work you do will directly support this and the
fundraising teams to create change for good by engaging alumni.
**To Be Successful You ’ll Need:**
• You need to have proven significant experience to deliver high-profile,
multi-level, complex events.
• You need to have outstanding planning and organisation skills
• We are a tight-knit, supportive team that likes to have fun while we work
hard on lots of exciting and unique events. You need to have a cool head under
pressure, be someone who can communicate at all levels and be a team player.
**What We Offer**
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
• 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
• Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
• Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an
educational advancement professional
• Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for
working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
• Generous family leave for maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared
parental leave
• Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
• Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
• Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
• Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
• Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups
and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
**Application process:**
*• * _Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal._
*• * _Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application in PDF format (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification._
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on **2 April 2024** can be
considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing **12 April
2024** , in person in Oxford.
_Development and Alumni Engagement_ _is committed to having a team that is
made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all
sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from
under-represented groups to apply._
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Fixed term Maternity Cover to 19 April 2025 The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. About the Role • This is a chance for you to get creative and manage events that engage our alumni and make them feel part of Oxford! From webinars showcasing world-changing research and networking opportunities around the UK, to planning and delivering Meeting Minds, Oxford’s alumni weekend with ... **Fixed term Maternity Cover to 19 April 2025 **
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. **About the Role** • This is a chance for you to get creative and manage events that engage our alumni and make them feel part of Oxford! From webinars showcasing world- changing research and networking opportunities around the UK, to planning and delivering Meeting Minds, Oxford’s alumni weekend with ... |
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