Lighthouse Polytechnic

A Student Placement Opportunity for an Events Coordinator at Surrey Sports Park, supporting SSP by helping to secure and manage a large number of events and other commercial accounts using all areas of Surrey Sports Park. Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health, and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically. The team is passionate and high performing, and the business model requires us to deliver a self-sustaining, well managed and customer service focused business. The Role You’ll support the Events Executive as a point of contact for event enquiries, liaising with clients to understand requirements and supplying detailed information to the Operations team and other departments to ensure a professional delivery. The events coordinator will lead a diverse range of tasks associated with events set up at the sports park, these tasks specifically range from; the set up and manual handling of equipment, liaising with the client, overseeing customer experience, the de-rig of the event and reporting back to the event executive with any feedback post event. Key responsibilities include: Managing and processing a significant amount of in-bound (web, email, telephone and personal) event and service requirements from a range of clients and facility areas. Working closely with external clients and some internal business areas to book, coordinate and manage the events space and inventory required to deliver a complex range of commercial activity Manage and develop key client relationships. Provide expert service in sales and events management for partners and high-profile clients Manage and support events, delivering excellent customer service with a focus on the client and retention How to Apply To apply please submit a CV and cover letter with your application on the University website. A standard DBS check is required for this position. Further details Job Description

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. The role The International Student Recruitment team at the University of Surrey is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join as the International Officer for the Asia-Pacific region. This role focuses on increasing applications and enrolments from international students in this dynamic region. As the International Officer, you will support the development and implementation of a strategic plan to boost applications and enrolments from the Asia-Pacific. Key responsibilities include building relationships with international schools, managing a network of recruitment agents, attending recruitment events, and organising on-campus activities. About you We are seeking an experienced professional with a background in international student recruitment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing overseas recruitment and a comprehensive understanding of the international recruitment sector, both from a commercial and cultural perspective. You will be confident in delivering presentations, managing complex projects, and organising events, with a strong proficiency in IT skills. International travel will be a key component of this role, so applicants must hold a valid passport and be willing to travel up to 12 weeks per year. What we can offer In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. Further Information To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would be a suitable candidate for the role The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.   Further details Job Description

Salary: £38,784 - £41,064 per annum Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Professional Services Job reference: REQ000492 Attachments: attachmentJDPS - BDM Conference and Events - Feb 26.pdf At University College Birmingham, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking to further expand our commercial opportunities. Our dedicated conference facility, located at the top of Baskerville House, offers a unique venue in the heart of the city. In addition, with over £200 million invested across our campus in recent years, we boast world-class facilities available for hire, from planes to an award-winning restaurant, we truly have it all. We are now seeking a confident and engaging Business Development Manager who will be instrumental to our sales growth, enhancing our brand and delivering our strategy. Key responsibilities: Identify and pursue new business by proactively selling the University’s extensive facilities and services Develop and maintain and strong pipeline of leads, through networking, referrals and social channels Expand the commercial sales opportunities by generating new business leads and identifying new revenue opportunities Extensive networking across the Midlands to establish and grow relationships with key commercial enterprises, particularly key organisations in Birmingham and surrounding areas Identify and promote alternative uses for the University’s facilities to generate commercial income which complements academic use Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop promotional materials, including website, social media, e-selling to reflect our diverse range of facilities Support the Head of Commercial Sales with account management, enquiries, bookings and show arounds Responsible for delivering the KPIs associated with the Conference and Events Strategy Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.  UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visas which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.