Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW
About the role
You will support the delivery and promotion of more than 160 events each year, working closely with the Events Manager to provide administrative, operational and marketing support for the Museum’s venue hire business. You will respond to enquiries, prepare quotations, maintain booking systems and coordinate communications with clients and suppliers to ensure a professional and seamless customer experience.
You will also play a key role in supporting marketing activity for venue hire, helping to develop campaigns, maintain event imagery and ensure information across digital channels is accurate and engaging. Alongside this, you will assist with the operational coordination of daytime events and support the preparation of evening events as part of the wider Events Team.
This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week. This role requires regular manual handling and working at heights.
Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) due to access to Museum collections.
About You
You will have previous experience supporting or coordinating events, alongside excellent administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of clients and stakeholders, both in person and over the telephone.
You will be proactive, detail-focused and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a busy team environment. Strong written communication skills are essential, including experience producing engaging marketing content.
You will also be willing to undertake practical tasks as part of event delivery, including moving furniture, signage and basic AV equipment.
Experience working in a museum, gallery or similar cultural environment, and familiarity with Adobe InDesign or Photoshop, would be advantageous.
What We Offer
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days of annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
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