Head of Events

Head of Events

Public Affairs Directorate, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford

Grade 9: £42,883 - £49,689 p.a.

The University of Oxford?s Public Affairs Directorate is seeking an experienced events manager for the post of Head of Events. This is a key role in a high-profile area as the devising and management of major events is a significant activity which bears directly upon both the public reputation and the stakeholder understanding of the University of Oxford.

Leading a team of five, you will have overall responsibility for the planning and delivery of a programme of around 80 events per year, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard and to budget. These events range from the University?s traditional events, such as the annual honorary degrees ceremony, to visits by heads of state as well as high-profile international engagement and fundraising events.

An outstanding professional with events planning experience at a senior level, you will combine excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and strong budgetary management skills. You must be resilient, calm and effective under pressure, with the ability to problem-solve and handle multiple projects in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment. You must also have well-developed interpersonal and advocacy skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, diplomatically and effectively with a wide range of senior stakeholders.

This is a full-time permanent post.

Only applications received by noon on 20 April 2012 can be considered. Interviews will take place on Friday 18 May.

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=102631