Events Coordinator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Events Coordinator
Reporting to: Commercial Marketing Development Coordinator
Place of Work: The Student Centre – University of York / Hybrid options available
Hours of Work: 35 hours a week. Flexible working available
Salary: £22,735 - £25,100 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Closing date: Wednesday 29th March 2023 5pm
Interviews to be held on Monday 3rd April 2023
Here at YUSU (York University Students Union), we have an exciting job opportunity for someone to join our Marketing team as the Events Coordinator.
About the Role:
We’re looking for an ambitious, passionate and organised events enthusiast. As well as being organised, a whizz at managing budgets, and always clued up on the latest student trends, you’ll also make it your mission to constantly better the events we offer.
You’ll be a confident communicator, brave in facing challenges, flourish in a team and, most importantly, always be ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. By joining our team at YUSU you'll be supported all the way by colleagues who share the same vision as you - to make sure students get the most out of their time at York.
To find about more about the role please see the attached Events Coordinator Job Description.
Working at YUSU:
- A full time working week is 35 hours
- You receive 40 days holiday (including bank holidays and 4 paid closed Christmas days)
- We offer flexible & hybrid working options
- You get extensive access to discounts and benefits
- There are paid volunteering opportunities
- You have access to the cycle to work schemes and other salary sacrifice options
- We offer a pension scheme with Aegon
- You have the chance to shape the student experience for the better
YUSU is committed to equality of opportunity - we are an organisation who works very hard to ensure we appoint based on merit. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to offer an interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised position.
If you have any further questions about the position, or if you have a requirement for adjustments that would make the application or interview process more accessible, please do not hesitate to contact us on hr@yusu.org.
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 Coordinator roles across University of York'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 £22,735 - £25,100 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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