College Events Officer

The Development Department at St Edmund Hall has seen some exciting changes in the past year with a new senior leadership structure in place making it an exciting time to join and be part of our new chapter as we embark on a new campaign in our philanthropic journey.

The role requires outstanding administrative and coordination skills and will include liaison with various departments within College in particular the Principal’s Office and Conference and Catering.  As College Events Officer you will work closely with the entire Development team but in particular the Alumni Relations and Events Manager and Director of Development to manage, implement and coordinate a comprehensive and innovative programme of events.  You will need to be very customer orientated with excellent communication skills and be able to thrive in a busy environment.

Our College is located in Queen’s Lane in beautiful surroundings just off the High Street and close to the river in Oxford with its historic charm.  Buses, cafes, the Covered Market and shops are only a short distance away and the train station is approximately a 20-minute walk.  The Development Offices are located in our small Front Quad (one of the most attractive in Oxford). This all helps to create an excellent environment in which to work.

In return, you will benefit from working for a warm, supportive and inclusive organisation (part of a world-leading university) offering good development opportunities to broaden your skills plus a comprehensive benefits package as follows:

• A free three-course lunch.
• Membership of the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS).
• Excellent annual leave entitlement (up to 38 days per year) and additional days for long service following five years service.
• Subsidised bus pass loans, season ticket loans and cycle scheme loans.
• Access to the College’s employee assistance programme (a 24-hour telephone and online advisory and counselling service).
• Discount in University shops, free entry to other colleges and libraries, discounted computer software from the University Computing Service, free access to the Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum and discounted membership of the University’s gym and pool.
• The post also qualifies for the Edu Health Scheme which offers special private medical insurance for University staff and their families at a discounted rate.

We are a very sociable team and arrange various staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, a Christmas event and more.

The College seeks to foster a collaborative and respectful work environment which promotes equality, diversity and inclusion together with a policy of assisting all our employees to achieve professional growth. We strive to appoint committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every student achieves their best.

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Application Process

Interested applicants should forward the following documents:

1. A Cover Sheet detailing the names and contact details of two referees;
2. A current CV;
3. A covering letter, which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.

Documents should be sent preferably by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk by GMT 09:00 on Thursday, 30 March 2023.  Postal Applications should be sent to the HR Manager, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR.

Interviews are expected to be held in Oxford during the latter part of the week-commencing Monday, 10 April 2023.

Informal enquiries about the post should be directed to Andrew Vivian, Director of Development (andrew.vivian@seh.ox.ac.uk) or to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk.

Recruitment Monitoring

Please consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form.  Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but we would be grateful if you are willing to return it with your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. A paper copy can be found HERE or by emailing human.resources@seh.ox.ac.uk.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.