Events Assistant Job at University of Wolverhampton (Wolverhampton)

Events Assistant

University of Wolverhampton

Location:
United Kingdom , Wolverhampton

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

25249.00 - 26093.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

The University of Wolverhampton is seeking a talented, passionate and highly organised individual to join the External Engagement Directorate as an Events Assistant. In this role, you will support the coordination and successful delivery of an exciting and varied programme of events across the University. These include Open Days, business and stakeholder events, and other high profile corporate University events. Reporting to the Events Manager, you will be part of the University’s Events Team within the External Engagement Directorate, which leads and delivers approximately sixty large scale corporate events each year, alongside hundreds of virtual events.

Job Responsibility:

Support the coordination and successful delivery of an exciting and varied programme of events across the University
Assist the Events Manager in delivering events with external partners, helping to raise the University’s profile and enhance its reputation
Advise University departments on event management best practice to ensure events are delivered to a consistently high standard

Requirements:

Excellent event organiser
Strong knowledge and experience of what contributes to delivering a successful event
Driven, highly organised and customer focused
Flexible and hard working
Strong eye for detail
Excellent customer service and client management skills
Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities and competing demands from internal and external stakeholders
Ability to place visitor experience at the heart of everything
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the University
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to work closely with colleagues within External Engagement to ensure supporting print, promotional and online materials are produced to a high standard and delivered to deadline

What we offer:

Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme
Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service
Free Will Writing Service – Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners
IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts
Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service
Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton
Eyecare Support – Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution
Flu Vouchers – Free flu vaccinations for staff
Paycare Health Benefit Plan – Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance
Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services
Generous Annual Leave
Flexible & Agile Working – Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements
Free On-site Parking – available across campuses
Cycle Benefits Scheme – Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice
Tusker Electric Vehicle Scheme – Electric cars via salary sacrifice
Employee Discounts – Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment
Travel Discounts – Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles
Staff Network and Inclusion – Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks
Library Access – Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries
Staff Scholarship Scheme – Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
Leadership and Management Development – Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Expiration:
April 06, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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