An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Association of Colleges (AoC) as an Events Executive for a period of maternity cover. AoC is the national voice for further education colleges in England, representing almost 95% of the sector and supporting over 2.2 million students every year. As a not-for-profit organisation established by colleges, for colleges, we are committed to transforming lives through education, skills and opportunity. We are seeking an experienced Events professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality events and exceptional customer service. You will coordinate and support the delivery of a vibrant calendar of specialist further education events, including AoC’s flagship annual conference for professionals across the FE college sector. This is a dynamic and rewarding role within our Events, Training and Sponsorship team, offering the opportunity to work across a wide range of high-profile projects and initiatives. We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and excellent personal organisation. You’ll be confident managing multiple projects simultaneously, committed to accuracy, and able to stay calm and focused under pressure. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word is essential, and experience in events or project coordination would be an advantage. You should enjoy working collaboratively and be motivated by delivering a first-class experience for delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors. If you’re a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a difference in a values-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you! At AoC, we value trust, flexibility and professional growth. You’ll join a high-performing, mission-led organisation that offers generous benefits, flexible working, and opportunities to develop your career while making a positive impact on the FE community. About AoC AoC Values Careers at AoC Reward at AoC Please review the full job description and person specification, which outlines the role in more detail. If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact the hiring manager, harriet.hadley @aoc.co.uk. Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week How to Apply If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to hit the ground running in this position, we would welcome your application. Click 'apply now' below. To be considered for this role, your application must be submitted and received by 10am on 8 September 2025. Interviews: Date: 18 September 2025 Location: Onsite, AoC London Office AoC is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please email us at careers@aoc.co.uk to let us know or contact the HR team via telephone: 020 7034 9900. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to join the AoC team.