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MSc. | BA (Hons) | PGCE | Director of Learning & Professional Development | Trustee The Opportunity
The Role:
Applications are sought for the position of Professional Development and Events Coordinator at AGBIS. The position is intended as a full-time post for 35 hours per week with some flexibility for hybrid working (minimum of two days per week in the Welwyn office). The specific working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate.
This is a key role supporting the delivery of the AGBIS professional development and events programme. To be successful in this role, you will need strong organisational skills, ideally supported by proven programme or events experience. You must be professionally presented with excellent communication skills.
The postholder will be required to attend all AGBIS events, which can be held anywhere in the UK. Therefore, a willingness to travel and flexibility of occasional overnight stays is essential.
Benefits include 30 days annual leave and access to pension scheme with AGBIS employer contribution of 10% of salary.
Roles and Responsibilities
Events Coordination:
Setting, communicating and maintaining project timelines and priorities
Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet or exceed members’ expectations
Ensuring end-to-end management of webinars and seminar events, including preparation, delivery support, and post-event follow-up
On-the-day management of seminars and conferences, resolving any problems that might occur
Analysing the success of each event and preparing reports for the Director of Learning and Professional Development
Developing contacts to secure appropriate and good-value venue hire
Liaising with external suppliers including venues, caterers, exhibitors, speakers etc.
Working with the senior team in securing sponsorship and exhibitors for conferences, events and training programme
Working with the Director of Learning and Professional Development to organise and deliver joint events (with other associations/organisations)
Updating website content for the Conference and AGM, seminars, regional events, bespoke training and strategy days.
Managing invitations and bookings for all events and training
Setting up and running webinars on the Zoom platform and the AGBIS website
Ensuring joining instructions for webinars and seminars are emailed and queries dealt with in a timely manner.
Professional Development Support:
Supporting the Director of Learning and Professional Development with the setup and roll-out of mew and existing learning programmes
Providing diary management support to the Director of Learning and Professional Development
Coordinating bespoke training expressions of interest and bookings
Supporting the formatting and designing of training presentations as required
Supporting members to access and use the eLearning platform and materials
Assisting with the creation and population of eLearning content on the new learning platform
Analysing the success of training activities and preparing reports for the Director of Learning and Professional Development
General:
Work with the wider AGBIS team to support the smooth running of the AGBIS office and service to members, including:
Supporting Members with ad hoc queries as needed via telephone and email
Contribute to AGBIS projects as directed by the Chief Executive, Director of Learning and Professional Development and Director of Operations as required
Professional Development Events Coordinator JD PS.pdf
How to apply
If you want to discuss the role before submitting an application please contact Ginny Parkes, Director of Learning and Professional Development on: lpd@agbis.org.uk.
Completed applications are to be submitted by email to Rachel Cooke, Director of Operations at: ops@agbis.org.uk consisting of:
A covering letter/supporting statement (maximum of 1000 words) outlining how you meet the ten core skills and competence listed in the person specification, with examples relating to your proven experience.
An up-to-date CV, including salary levels, plus the names and contact details of two professional referees (all referees will need to be current or former line managers).
Closing date: Monday 7 July 2025
Interview date: Friday 11 July 2025 (to be held in Hertfordshire or London)
Seniority level Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Education and Training
Industries Education Administration Programs
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