Events Manager - Research Strategy and ServicesGrade 7
Events Manager - Research Strategy and ServicesGrade 7
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Research Strategy and Services
Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36130 to 45413 with potential progression once in post to 48149
Grade: 7
Full Time Permanent
Closing date: 2nd June 2025
UK travel may be required for this role.
Our offer to you
People are at the heart of what we are and do.
The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years andweare equally proud to be recognised as a leading global want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond support them to succeed and celebrate their success.
We are committed to helping the people who work here todevelopthrough our sectorleading Birmingham Professional programmewhichprovides allprofessionalservices staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full almost 5000professionalservices jobs in a widerange of functionsin Edgbaston andin our campus inDubai there are plenty of opportunities foryou to be able to develop yourcareer at the University.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we areand how we work.
Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees andtothe success of the University and depending on the role we offer avarietyof flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible addition you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 dayspaid holidaya year one paid day a year for volunteering occupational sick pay and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.
The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus including main bus routes and a train station on campus we have a stateoftheart sports centre with pool shopsplaces to eat and drinkour own art gallery museum and botanical gardens.
Find out more about thebenefits of working for the Universityof Birmingham
Background
Are you passionate about supporting ground breaking research Join the University of Birmingham and become part of our dynamic Research Strategy & Services Division (RSSD). With an ambitious vision to enhance our research performance postREF2021 across outputs income impact and influence were dedicated to fostering an inclusive and productive environment for all our researchers.
The RSSD is a vibrant Professional Services department committed to revolutionising research strategy and support. We are creating an inclusive ecosystem where professionals from diverse backgrounds collaborate seamlessly across various teams including Research Strategy & Development and Business Engagement and Research Impact. This post sits in the Business Engagement and Research Impact function and reports to the Head of Communications and Engagement.
Role Summary
Working closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement and the Digital Marketing and Events Officer the Events Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of a programme of events targeting industry and other research collaborators focused on business engagement and research impact priorities. The post requires a creative and organised individual who is proactive and has a great attention to detail. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues across RSSD particularly in the business engagement and research impact function the wider University and external partners on events that generate new opportunities for research collaboration and showcase existing research partnerships and capabilities to a variety of local national and international industry audiences.
Please note this role requires the flexibility to work out of hours and travel to events for which prior notice will be given.
Main Duties
- Plan and execute a varied programme of events managing multiple events simultaneously and ensuring time and resources are used effectively.
- Lead ontheday event activities managing suppliers and providing customer service to attendees coordinating activity with the Digital Marketing and Events Officer
- Develop and maintain monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure successful delivery of events within budget and in line with business engagement and research impact objectives
- Develop positive working relationships with a diverse range of university colleagues including academic colleagues and external stakeholders ensuring agreements and plans are clear comprehensive and mutually beneficial
- Identify new event opportunities and secure speaking opportunities at key external events in line with business engagement and research impact objectives and wider University ambitions
- Provide verbal and written briefings for University colleague
- Ensure all events adhere to University regulations policies and codes of practice on matters related to events including health and safety freedom of expression equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) and sustainability
- Equip colleagues elsewhere in the Division and the wider University with good practice guidance and support for event management as required
- Ability to produce presentations speeches and information in an interesting and informative manner.
- Deputise for the Head of Communications and Engagement where appropriate.
- Promote equality diversity and inclusion acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
- Support the Universitys sustainability agenda through resource efficient working.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade.
Required Knowledge Skills Qualifications Experience
- Significant endtoend events management experience (inperson and online)
- Proactive and creative approach to identifying opportunities for events
- Proven organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and plan and prioritise tasks for yourself and others
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with senior academic and industry professionals and to communicate the Universitys research to a broader nonacademic audience
- Excellent numeracy skills with an ability to manage budgets and negotiating costs to deliver value for money
- Strong analytical skills and proven ability to convey complex information to inform and influence decision making
- Commitment to high quality experiences that meet the needs and expectations of colleagues and key stakeholders
- Digitally literate and competent and confident in the use of relevant digital tools and packages (e.g. Microsoft Office CMS Adobe and/or CRM systems)
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive working relationships
- Excellent problemsolving skills and adaptability to changing circumstances
- Degree levelor equivalentqualifications/experience in a relevant role
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 and how to actively ensure in daytoday activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.
- Knowledge of the issues facing the Higher Education sector particularly in relation to research.
Role context
Roles at this level will require expertise and a detailed understanding of methods systems and procedures in an administrative or professional area. You will either use specialist knowledge or have more of a planning/coordination/project role or a role which is supervisory in nature where you may manage a team doing similar kinds of work. You will have the opportunity to exercise a high degree of personal responsibility and initiative which you will use to resolve queries; you will use your judgement to deal with unforeseen problems and circumstances all with limited guidance/supervision.
Core competencies/transferable skills
Working at this level you will be able to develop and successfully use the core competencies/transferable skills outlined in each of the areas shown appropriate for the level our Birmingham Professionals will take ownership for getting things will be expected to be flexible as required in supporting your department and wider University.
Informal enquiries to Isobel WilsonCleary email:
View our staff values and behaviourshere
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
