Alumni and Events Manager

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Job Description

• Eastern Education Group - Bury St Edmunds/Ipswich IP8 3SU
• £30,295 - £38,223 per annum
• 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Hybrid Role
• Permanent
• Reference: 5893
• Required as soon as possible

Join the Eastern Education Group (EEG) and play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable experiences for our community!

What you will do:

• Lead and deliver a dynamic calendar of events, from graduations to recruitment drives.
• Be the go-to expert for both physical and virtual events, ensuring every detail is covered.
• Engage with high-profile presenters and event organizers to create standout experiences.
• Support live virtual events, managing behind-the-scenes logistics to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate with our Marketing Team to leverage events for student recruitment and community engagement.
• Innovate and explore sponsorship opportunities to finance our events.
• Drive alumni engagement and manage a vibrant community platform for alumni, students, and families.
• Ensure events adhere to safety protocols and deliver top-notch experiences.

Are You Our Ideal Candidate?

• A proactive event planner with a knack for detail and creativity.
• Experienced in both physical and virtual event management.
• Excellent at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Passionate about enhancing the community experience for students and alumni.

At EEG, we believe that events are a crucial part of our connection with students, alumni, and the broader community. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and creativity, while working with a dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation. You will play a key role in not only organising events but also shaping the way we engage with our community.

In this role, you will be the driving force behind our events strategy, ensuring that every event we host is a memorable experience. Your expertise will help us navigate the evolving landscape of virtual and hybrid events, making sure we remain at the forefront of event management. With your help, we will continue to foster a strong sense of community and pride among our students and alumni.

We offer a vibrant and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is supported. You will have the chance to work on a variety of events, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Your efforts will directly impact our mission to provide exceptional educational experiences and to build a strong, engaged community.

We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free Parking
• Canteen
• Company Events
• Memberships and discounts. Employees can sign up for various membership cards and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities available

Eastern Education Group is currently made up of the following:

Abbeygate Sixth Form

Abbeygate Sixth Form College is part of the Suffolk Academies Trust, working closely with One Sixth Form College and West Suffolk College. Abbeygate opened in 2019, with a Year 12 cohort only; in September 2020 we moved into our brand new state-of-the-art building, accommodating both Year 12 and 13. We offer a broad and balanced A Level curriculum, with a wide range of activities and opportunities to enrich and extend students' experience to develop well-rounded individuals with the essential skills required for their future studies and careers.

One Sixth Form

Suffolk Academies Trust is currently comprised of One Sixth Form College in Ipswich and Abbeygate Sixth Form College in Bury St Edmunds. Together with West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds, we have formed the Eastern Education Group, which is a collective of visionary post-16 education providers. Sharing the same ambitious strategic aims, we are committed to providing outstanding vocational and academic excellence to over 15,000 students across the region.

West Suffolk College

West Suffolk College is one of the country's leading further education and apprenticeship providers. Our apprenticeship results have consistently remained above the national average. We offer many degrees, HNCs and HNDs at our focused and inclusive University Studies Centre. We have around 13,000 students including nearly 2,000 apprentices studying with us.

As a college, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

To find out more:

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

How to apply:

Completed applications should be made via our: recruitment portal

• Please read the Job Description (pdf)

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing date: 8am, 19 June 2024.

Interview date: week commencing, 24 June 2024.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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