Senior Events Manager

**Please note, this vacancy is for internal applicants only.**





The Oxford Events team has had an exciting year, working with a new Vice-
Chancellor and an increase in staff engagement and event enthusiasm. The 2024
programme of events includes a broad range of in-person and hybrid events,
high-calibre lectures and debates, a University-wide VC Awards ceremony and
showcase, VIP visits and a suite of ceremonial events.





We are seeking a **highly experienced event management professional** with a
proven track record of delivering successful events, to join our small,
friendly team. Ideally the post-holder would **start at the beginning of July
2024**.





Reporting to the Head of Events (a job-share), you will have responsibility
for the **strategic input, planning and project management** of a range of
major events, including in person, hybrid and online, running concurrently,
which are critical to the University’s reputation and operations.





A key element of this role is to input into ways of communicating major
University initiatives and strategic priorities, to shape and promote ongoing
debate. Senior Events Managers also serve as the expert authority on event
management and offer advice and training to the wider University. This part of
the role has grown in importance with the development of new forms of online
and hybrid events in recent years.





You will have **strong communication skills** , adept at conveying key
information to all University members of all levels of seniority. You will
bring an insight-led approach to advising seniors and will have well-developed
interpersonal and advocacy skills, employing tact, discretion and diplomacy.





**Application process**



If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to see your
application. Applications should be made online; please submit a CV and cover
letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria as part of your
application.





For a informal discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Seddon and
Susannah Sheffield on 01865 280662.





The closing date for applications is noon on **Monday** **26 February 2024**.





Interviews will be held on **Thursday 14 March.**





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**