Events Officer

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

Join our Advancement team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract and help deliver engaging alumni and donor events in the UK and internationally.

You will plan and deliver a varied events programme, from networking and award ceremonies to smaller donor cultivation and stewardship activities. Working with colleagues across the University, you will ensure each event provides excellent guest experience and supports our engagement and fundraising priorities.

In this role you will:

- Plan and deliver events from concept to evaluation
- Manage event logistics, including venues, suppliers, catering, AV and event schedules
- Coordinate guest communications, registration processes and attendee management
- Monitor budgets and ensure events are delivered efficiently and effectively
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, alumni, supporters and external suppliers
- Support senior University representatives at events and engagement activities
- Evaluate event success and identify opportunities for improvement

About you:

You will be an organised and proactive events professional who can manage several priorities and take ownership of projects from planning to delivery.

You will have:

- Experience of planning and delivering successful events
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of managing stakeholder relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues and partners
- Experience of using databases and/or CRM systems
- The ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
- A practical, solutions-focused approach and commitment to delivering excellent experiences

You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, solving problems and delivering events that help strengthen connections between the University and its alumni and supporter community.