Duties and Responsibilities
Person Specification
This table lists the essential and desirable requirements needed in order to perform the job effectively. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the extent to which they meet these requirements.
Requirements
Essential / Desirable
Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
E
Relevant professional qualification or accreditation.
D D D
Member of relevant professional body.
Relevant Health and Safety qualification or equivalent.
Experience/ Knowledge
Experience of working effectively with senior leaders and key stakeholders (internal and external). Experience of developing and delivering strategically important events. Experience of working effectively within a large and complex organisation. Experience of managing large and logistically complex events. Experience and skills in procurement and budget management. Knowledge of current standards and best practice in the field of event management. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as relates to events and venue operations with the experience of carrying out thorough risk assessments and the implementation of control measures.
E
E E E E E
E
Experience of working in higher education or other public sector organisations.
D
Skills/Abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
E E E E E E
Excellent client/customer management skills. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills.
Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
Ability to robustly evaluate event activities and projects, identify areas for improvement, and plan new approaches and tactics.
* The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all potential employees can provide documentary evidence of their legal right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be ask to bring their passport or another acceptable form of evidence to verify their right to work. Essential/Desirable: E = Essential: Requirements without which the job could not be done. D = Desirable: Requirements that would enable the candidate to perform the job well.
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