Events Manager
Events Manager
Communications & Engagement
Salary: £38,282 to £43,947 per annum, inclusive.
Job Reference: PSS-COMMS-2024-05
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities.
The role
We are seeking a dynamic and efficient Events Manager to deliver a world-class and sector-leading portfolio of annual events to support LSHTM’s Strategy to both internal and external audiences. Events are diverse and include graduation ceremonies for students, conferences and lectures for academics, policymakers and funders, as well as internal community social events. Working within the Communications & Engagement department, the events team provide best practice guidance to others across LSHTM arranging events through a toolkit.
Who we’re looking for
You should have proven experience in event management, including the coordination of staff and financial resources. You must have excellent organisational skills with ability to multi-tasking to deliver a varied portfolio of events with impact. They will need an exceptional eye for detail, a collaborative and flexible approach with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels. You should be educated to a degree level or hold equivalent experience. Further particulars are included in the job description.
What we offer in return
You will receive a generous benefits package:
· A salary in the range of £38,282-£43,947 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting, on Grade 5 of the Professional Services salary scale).
· An annual leave entitlement of 30 days (pro rata for part-time staff) + additional, discretionary “Wellbeing Days” (plus UK public holidays).
· Membership of the defined benefit Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension scheme, with generous employer contributions.
You will have the opportunity to work in the ways that most suit your work, personal situation and the needs of our School. In line with our Hybrid Working Framework, you would be expected to attend LSHTM’s buildings 8 days per month on average, being flexible to deliver onsite events.
This post is based in London. You will also be based in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Tavistock Place building, which provides high-quality, flexible and sustainable working space for our staff.
Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to the email address available on this advert on our website.
The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
Closing Date: Sunday 7th July 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 16th July 2024
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.
