Events & Communications Coordinator (Fixed-term 12 months maternity cover)
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Events & Communication Coordinator to join the Research and Enterprise team at Leeds Beckett University on a maternity cover contract.
As our Events & Communication Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating events and communications campaigns on behalf of Research & Enterprise (R&E). This is a multifaceted role that requires you to work collaboratively with the R&E Operations Manager and colleagues within the R&E service and wider university to design, plan, deliver, and evaluate training programmes and events that are tailored to staff needs and nurture and develop staff expertise to support and promote the planned growth in research and enterprise activity across the university.
To excel in this role, you will have a track record of successfully promoting and delivering a wide range of events, as well as a good understanding of what makes a great event. You will be highly organised, innovative, experienced in coordinating complex projects, and skilled at managing multiple tasks efficiently and within budget.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary, outstanding terms and conditions, a hybrid working environment, as well as support and development to excel in this role.
For more information about this excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic, fast-paced role in higher education, please contact Jaime Harrison, Research & Enterprise Operations Manager, at j.n.harrison@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
Closing date: Thursday 18 May 2023
On occasions where a high volume of applications are received, we may close vacancies early. If you wish to apply for this role, it is recommended that you do so promptly.
We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Events & Communications Coordinator (Fixed-term 12 months maternity cover) roles across Leeds Beckett University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,411 - £36,333 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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