Job details
Salary: £26,707 to £28,031 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full-time
Package: Generous and supportive benefits package
Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications
About this role
The Events Assistant supports the planning, development and delivery of high‑profile, high‑quality internal and external events that enhance the University’s reputation and support student recruitment. The postholder manages logistics, communications and on‑the‑day operations for a wide range of events, ensuring a smooth, professional and welcoming experience for all attendees. There is also a requirement to support and attend University‑wide external events, including some evenings and weekend work.
About you
You will have strong organisational skills with good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to communicate with and present to a variety of audiences. You will be committed to providing high levels of customer service and have experience of coordinating or assisting at events in a professional environment.
About the team
You’ll be joining a highly professional, committed and student‑focused community, working within a friendly and flexible team that is keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work‑life balance.
In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:
* A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
* A paid closure period over the Christmas break in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
* On‑site gym at our Chichester campus.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
* Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
* Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
* Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.
Enquiries are welcomed by Claire Nowell, Events Manager via email at C.Nowell@chi.ac.uk.
This role is unlikely to meet the minimum standard required for skilled worker visa sponsorship. Rules around salary requirement are complex and we appreciate there may be many other routes for consideration. Information and guidance regarding visas and Right to Work evidence is available from the Government website https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.
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