Who are we?
FindAUniversity Ltd. are experts in everything postgraduate. We combine our reputation for excellent customer service and innovation with an integrated approach to delivering effective student recruitment campaigns for our clients. We're genuinely very proud of what we do - helping many thousands of students find their perfect postgraduate degree. Our vision is to develop our platforms to build an engaged online community, whilst continuing to grow our portfolio of high-profile B2C study fairs and B2B events.
Where do we live?
In a stunning three-floor warehouse conversion in the heart of Sheffield’s Cultural Industries Quarter. Easy to get to (just a seven-minute walk to the bus/train station) with Sheffield's best independent shops, cafes and bars on the doorstep. During the coronavirus pandemic we have been working from home with great success, and we will ensure that the successful candidate is able to work from home, or the office, as appropriate / requested by UK government guidelines.
What’s the job?
The successful candidate will join our extremely busy Marketing & Events team, and will assist the planning, sales and delivery of commercial and student events, including sales support, exhibitor liaison and logistics.
What type of person are we looking for?
The right candidate will be bright, determined and high-energy; able to roll their sleeves up, take on multiple responsibilities, and have a strong desire to positively contribute to the success of the team.
You should be self-motivated, proactive, and most importantly, able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in the higher education sector would be an advantage but is not essential.
Person specification
- Strong time-management, organisational and administrative skills, with a keen eye for details and the ability to multitask, prioritise workload and meet multiple deadlines.
- Strong communication, teamwork and negotiation skills.
- Problem-solving skills, diplomacy, and a flexible approach.
- Plenty of enthusiasm and creativity with the ability to work on own initiative.
- Personable, presentable and articulate.
- Educated to degree level.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Recent qualification in, or experience of, events management (desirable).
What will you be doing?
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Supporting the team with the successful planning, delivery and evaluation of our postgraduate student recruitment and business to business events both on and offline.
- Selling sponsorship/stand/physical & virtual exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners.
- Liaising and building relationships with both customers and external suppliers.
- Exhibitor liaison: responding to queries, sending booking forms, collating exhibitor requirements and post-event feedback, troubleshooting, and generally ensuring we maintain our high levels of excellent customer service, and quality event delivery both on and offline.
- Website & email copywriting.
- Event packing and organisation.
Nature of work will require occasional travel & overnight stays.
What are we like to work for?
Collaborative, creative, ambitious and driven best describes us. You will be joining a strong and growing team with great chemistry who are passionate about what they do and always go the extra mile to reach their objectives.
How much?
£17,000 – £19,000 a year (dependent on experience).
Company benefits
- Company pension scheme.
- 23 days annual leave, plus three days between Christmas & New Year.
- Flexible hours.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Shower facilities.
- City centre location.
- Annual performance review.
- A social working environment (as much tea and coffee as you can drink, free lunch EVERY Friday and staff nights out).
What's next?
If you're interested in coming to work with us, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you think this is the job for you, and how you meet our person specification to [email protected]
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Application deadline: Friday 27 November 2020.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who are authorised to work for any UK employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £17,000.00 to £19,000.00 /year
Education: Bachelor's (preferred)
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