Education Events Manager University of Wolverhampton

The University of Wolverhampton is a place of knowledge, innovation and enterprise. These principles underpin our strategies in learning and teaching, in research, and help us to engage with the business world.

The University has an exciting vacancy for an experienced events professional who will thrive at the opportunity to work within its busy Marketing and Communications team. A positive approach and the ability to think laterally will allow you to achieve goals in a dynamic and varied environment.

Ref: A5814

£28,401 - £31,020 pa

As the Education Events Manager, you will be required to take a lead on the development and implementation of University Open Days and to organise the University's involvement in student recruitment activity in a range of events, including local, regional and national Higher Education fairs.

Working as part of a team, the post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that the University delivers an exceptional visitor experience at open days. An important part of the role will be evaluating the success of these events and preparing analytical reports in order to drive marketing of the University forward.

The successful individual will be highly organised and able to work independently, managing and co-ordinating input from across the University community. You will also support other strands of student recruitment activity organised between Marketing and Communications and our academic schools.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will hold a sound understanding of the current issues affecting higher education choices. As the role requires travelling, candidates will need to be flexible - working outside of normal office hours when required.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Ian Hart, Head of Student Recruitment on tel: 01902 518 945

Closing date: 29 April 2012

For more information about this post and for an application pack, please click below or telephone 01902 321049 quoting the job reference number.

The University of Wolverhampton values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.