Overview
About ARU ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
Role
We’re looking for a Commercial Events Officer to join our Venues Team at ARU Chelmsford. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering and growing our commercial events activity, supporting external clients and showcasing our campus spaces.
Responsibilities
* Be the main point of contact for commercial events, generating income by actively selling space/services to external organisations and internal customers for a range of conferences and events.
* Provide specialist event expertise in sales, contracting, logistics/operations and ensure a smooth and professional service from start to finish.
* Work closely with internal teams and external organisations to plan and deliver a wide range of events, generating income and enhancing ARU’s reputation.
Qualifications and Skills
* Substantial experience in event management.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities; capable of working independently with a calm, methodical approach and strong customer service focus.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience using room or event booking systems.
Work Pattern and Travel
Flexibility is essential; evening and weekend work will be required. The post holder will work Tuesday to Saturday with Sundays and Mondays as non-working days. Willing and able to travel to the Writtle and Cambridge campuses as required (occasional travel to Cambridge).
Enquiries and How to Apply
Informal enquiries can be made to Commercial Events and Communications Manager Harriet Stammers at Harriet.Stammers@aru.ac.uk or on 01245 683817.
Guidance Notes: Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Benefits and Safeguarding
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. See the benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. More information is available at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. We are committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 14/10/2025
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