Events Assistant

Are you a creative and self-reliant person with experience running dynamic events programmes? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team within one of the most high-profile schools within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy?

The School of Global Affairs is looking for an Events Assistant to support its work for the Departments of Geography, Global Health & Social Medicine and International Development, the African Leadership Centre, and the Global Institutes (Brazil, India, Lau China and Menzies Australia). 

The successful candidate will join a friendly and hard-working team, and will play a vital role in supporting our world-leading researchers and teachers to communicate their work to diverse audiences, as well as celebrate our students and alumni community. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital part in our vibrant events programme, including Africa, Brazil and China Weeks. The job would suit someone with excellent events management and digital communications skills, possessing great attention to detail and the ability to manage projects effectively. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• liaising with key stakeholders


• coordinating webinars


• managing online ticket sales


• digital communications (event listings, invitations, etc.)


• event logistics (supporting with room bookings, catering and AV requirements)

We estimate that the work will constitute 14 hours p/w, preferrably over two days, starting from the end of August until the end of December. There's also a chance the role will be extended into the new year. 

This is a hybrid position, with the possibility of working in the office and at home. You may also need to attend some events, including in the evenings.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV together with a cover letter (no more than 500 words), outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills you have to offer and what you hope to gain from working with us. 

Deadline is 15 August 2023.

Studies at King's.

Essential criteria

• Experience successfully managing events and a high attention to detail.


• Understanding of Eventbrite and other events management systems. 


• Experience copy-editing and/or proofreading to a high standard. 


• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.


• Excellent interpersonal skills with evidence of building good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. 


• Keen interest in social sciences and the work of the School.

Desirable

1. Current student of the School of Global Affairs.


2. Experience working with King's Venues or similar areas of King's.


3. Experience coordinating hybrid events and using platforms such as Teams and Zoom.


4. Experience of content creation for the web and social media channels in a professional capacity. 


5. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro to ensure appropriate branding of recorded lectures for YouTube. 


6. Experience using content management systems, such as Contensis.