Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications
Full-time: 37 hours per week
Salary: £26,707 to £28,031 per annum
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 will also be a requirement for the post holder to support and attend University-wide external events and this will include 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 and work within a friendly and flexible team, who are 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:
1. A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
2. A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
3. On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
4. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
5. Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
6. Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
7. 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.
8. Closing Date: 21 June 2026
9. Interview Date: TBC
You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.
Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you have considered and can demonstrate your right to work in the 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.
If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; staffrecruitment@chi.ac.uk
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.