Senior Events Manager
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At the University of Central Lancashire, we offer the opportunities that create success. We've been transforming lives since 1828; by inspiring people from all walks of life to reach their full potential and achieve things they never thought possible. We're a major local employer, an engine of the regional economy and a champion of innovation. We provide our students with an exceptional educational experience, produce high calibre graduates and life changing research that enhances the lives and prospects of communities across the North-West, the UK and globally.
We're looking for a maternity cover for a Senior Events Manager to lead the delivery of our high-profile, large-scale events showcasing the University to the wider Lancashire community, and positively improving its reputation. This will be a fixed term contract for 13 months or until the return of the substantive post holder.
The successful candidate will be an experienced events professional used to working in a complex environment and balancing multiple priorities for yourself and others whilst working against tight deadlines. With previous line management experience, you are likely to have had commercial event experience as well as being accomplished at event project management. You will be a first-class communicator and leader and will have experience of liaising with people at all levels as well as being extremely organised, strategic and have a can-do attitude. You will have a degree in events management or an equivalent qualification.
You will be a motivated leader and resilient self-starter, who thrives as part of a team, experienced in planning workloads, analysing and evaluating data and developing event plans. You will be a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a good understanding of marketing and promotion. There will be a requirement to work some evenings and weekends and you will work with key stakeholders to deliver external events and conferences through venue hire.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.
This position is based in Preston city centre, and currently includes some blended working subject to the needs of the university.
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