Location
Roehampton, South West London

Hours
Part Time - 0.8 FTE (four days per week)

Salary
£32,215 to £36,264 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance (pro rata for part-time roles)

About the Role
The University of Roehampton is seeking an experienced Event Coordinator (Maternity Cover) to join our Conference and Events team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the growth of our business across two exceptional properties and contribute to the University’s delivery and strategic goals over the next five years. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a wide range of events including weddings, private parties, and corporate functions. The role requires excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. Key responsibilities include promoting and selling all University event spaces, ensuring events are properly costed, preparing invoices and contracts, issuing accurate function sheets, liaising with University departments to coordinate services such as catering and security, and supporting the marketing and promotion of the University’s conferencing facilities.

Experience
- Experience in the events industry
- Proven ability to work flexibly within a team and independently
- Experience collaborating effectively across an organisation
- Ability to remain calm under pressure while delivering outstanding customer service

About you
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Proactive and adaptable with a strong customer focus
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated as mandatory, but relevant experience in event coordination and delivery is essential.