Department: Students' Union
Salary: Starting salary will be in the range of £27,251 - £33,615 pa (Grade 3)
Location: Mile End
Closing date: 21-Jul-2019

Overview:

We are looking for a highly driven, organised and student focused person to be part our Venue & Events Team at QMSU. The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to manage a variety of different tasks across 3 campuses, with a particular focus on driving on ‘Try Something New’ programme aimed at engaging our students in a variety of ways.

QMSU Services Limited (the Company) is the wholly-owned subsidiary of the charity known as Queen Mary, University of London Students’ Union (QMSU – the Union). Carrying on business as a commercial company, the services are provided principally for students (and staff) at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), in support of the charitable aims and objectives of the Union to implement its mission to ‘improve students’ lives’ and its strategic plan. This role will provide assistance in the development of licensed trade activity across 3 campuses in Mile End, Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square as well as marketing support for the Union as a whole.

The Events Coordinator should have excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build, engage and manage relationships with a wide variety of student clubs and societies. They need to be committed to the values of the organisation, being a safe, friendly and student led democratic organisation. Applicants would also need to be able to act in an operational capacity where necessary.

The post is full time 35 hours per week. Starting salary will be in the range of £27,251 - £33,615 per annum (pro rata), inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

Queen Mary Students' Union is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, class or any other dimension of diversity. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as this group is currently under-represented within the Students’ Union.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Stephen O’Brien (Head of Venues & Events) at s.obrien@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 8458.

Details about the school can be found at www.qmsu.org

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

The closing date for applications is 21.07.19 Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

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