Events Assistant (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH)
Job Reference: 379
Job Title: Events Assistant
Job Location: Gateway House
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Employee Weekly Hours: 37.00
Salary: £26,707.00 - £31,236.00
Closing Date: 06/03/2026
Main duties and responsibilities
Faculty / Directorate
The Directorate offers full-service marketing and communications support to the university, comprising brand and creative development; design and print services; corporate and student recruitment marketing campaigns; CRM and conversion campaigns; faculty marketing and recruitment; reputation management; media relations and public affairs; internal and external communications engagement; events; admissions, schools and colleges engagement; widening participation; enquiry management and follow up; web and digital development and market insight.
Role
As an Events Assistant, you will support the planning and delivery of various events across the university, including standalone and program-based events in-person, digital, or hybrid formats. Your role will involve creating event plans, maintaining the central events web page, and overseeing the university's events calendar.
You will manage the Events Office inbox, ensuring timely and high-quality customer service, and maintain the events database and mailing lists in compliance with GDPR guidelines. Additionally, you will assist with budget support; raising orders and managing supplier orders.
Your responsibilities will also include coordinating mailings, invitations, and managing RSVPs, ensuring smooth communication and organisation for all university events.
Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting events as part of a broader events program and enjoy coordinating projects that involve multiple stakeholders. You should be able to work well in a busy team, effectively manage positive relationships with stakeholders, and assist in influencing and negotiating when needed.
Experience of supporting events within higher or further education is a plus, but candidates from other sectors are also encouraged to apply.
Join us at DMU and play a pivotal role in shaping our ambitious plans to deliver on The Empowering University Strategy.
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Contact
For more information about the role please contact Reena Varnfield
Competencies
Scheduling & Coordination
Customer Service
Process Improvement
Resource Management
IT Proficiency
Adaptability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Administrative Support
Agility
Budget Oversight
Collaborative
Communication
Community-minded
Computer Skills
Creativity/Innovation
Critical Thinking
Decision Making/Judgment
Growth Mindset
Health & Safety
Initiative
Integrity
Interpersonal Skills
Inventory Management
Listening Skills
Negotiation Skills
Organizational Savvy
Personal Organization
Planning
Problem Solving/Analysis
Results Focus
Risk Management
Safety Compliance
Self-Awareness
Sense of Urgency
Stakeholder Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Teamwork
Time Management
Troubleshooting
Workload Management
Continuous Learning
Customer Focus
Data Management
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Communication
Problem-Solving
Collaboration
Adaptability
Initiative
Honest and Compassionate
Innovative and Creative
Community Minded
Confidence
Decision-Making
Flexibility
Organisation
Positive Work Ethic
Reliability
Resilience
Teamwork
Accountability
Motivation
De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviors both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.
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