Senior Events Officer (LIHE)

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About us

The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE), led by the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences (BMEIS) at King's College London (KCL), is part of the vision for St Thomas' MedTech Hub. The Institute is housed in a new building embedded within St Thomas' campus, which will bring together King's research excellence, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust's leading clinical practice and the med tech sector's commercial innovation power and talent, engaging multinationals, SMEs and start-ups simultaneously. Its vision is to accelerate the clinical impact of med tech innovation by building robust med tech ventures. It aims to become the hub of all MedTech activity in London and the UK by building a strong ecosystem of all key stakeholders in the industry.

About the role

The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Event Officer to join our team. This role is integral to ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and execution of events, workshops, conferences, and seminars that support the Institute's mission of advancing healthcare innovation.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, a background in hospitality or event management, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You will work closely with the operational manager, internal stakeholders and external partners, to deliver impactful and memorable events that enhance the visibility and reach of our mission.

This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 3 years in the first instance. This role will require full time working on site, 5 days/week.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent, with proven experience in events management, hospitality, or a related field.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, from small seminars to large international conferences.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
4. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and event management software/tools (e.g., Eventbrite, Cvent).
5. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
6. Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
7. Experience working in or alongside the hospitality or events industry, with a strong focus on customer service.
8. Professional and confident when liaising with senior stakeholders, sponsors, and VIP guests.

Desirable criteria

1. Previous experience in Higer Education
2. Previous experience in the healthcare, academic, or non-profit sectors
3. Experience with social media and event marketing strategies
4. Working knowledge of using Audio Visual equipment

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click "Apply Now". This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

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