Events Manager
- Employer
- University of the Arts London
- Location
- London College of Fashion - John Prince's St
- Salary
- £37,265 pa
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2018
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- Function
- Event Administration, Event Logistics, Event Marketing, Event Operations, Event Production, Event Project Management
- Sector
- Corporate, Creative Events & Parties, Events and Shows, Event Management, Live Events
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Job Role
- Event Manager
Job Details
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,265 pa
Location: London College of Fashion - John Prince's St
Hours: Full time
The role
This is a rare opportunity to manage the events team at London College of Fashion, UAL. You will play a pivotal role within the College’s communications department and as part of the wider Internal and External Relations function for the College.
You will work to create and manage a busy programme of events that showcase the College in a creative and innovative way, promoting the College to a wide range of audiences.
Working in a fast paced environment and alongside academic colleagues, you will devise appropriate showcases for LCF, in line with departmental and wider College strategic objectives. You will be hands-on in the delivery of these events, working to a budget, and utilising project management skills and experience in delivering a variety of events to ensure events are planned and executed effectively.
You will have responsibility for the activities of the Events Team and, working closely with colleagues, will ensure excellent communication of events as well as careful and timely evaluation. You will have good management and leadership skills and be able to motivate and keep people working together under pressure.
Why choose us?
University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.
London College of Fashion is extremely proud to be a global leader in fashion education, research and consultancy. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey over the next four years and beyond. By 2022 London College of Fashion will move to the Stratford Waterfront, as part of a new cultural hub in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Your profile
You will have a relevant degree qualification and experience in a comparable post. You will have the ability to manage a varied and full programme of events within small and large scale venues. You will be an experienced communicator and negotiator and used to delivering projects with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Experience of working in a fashion and events setting is desirable. You will have experience of managing people, time and resources effectively, continually reviewing progress to improve efficiency and to ensure that targets are achieved in line with objectives and within budget.
If you have any queries you may contact the LCF Staffing Team, email: vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk
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Closing date: 16 August 2018.
At UAL, everyone's identity matters. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all our diverse students, staff, and the creative and cultural sector partners with whom we engage. We aim to take every opportunity to progress equality and diversity, and celebrate the enrichment this brings to our community.
Candidates are advised to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date.
Company
University of the Arts London offers a range of academic programmes from further education through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. Professional diplomas, certificates and short courses are also available in a wide variety of subjects.
We also have a wide range of support services to back up our academic offering ranging from Academic Affairs and Research Support Services to Library and Learning Resources and Estates Services.
Our Staff, Students and Alumni regularly receive honours and awards such as
- the Saatchi Scholarship
- the Sunday Times Award
- the Jerwood Prize
- the Fujifilm Award
- British Fashion Designer of the Year
- the Turner Prize
- the Prince Philip Designers Prize.
At University of the Arts London we promote talent, creativity and intellectual excellence in an organisational culture which helps talented staff and students to develop and commercially advance their abilities and ideas. We work to provide a bridge between higher education and professional practice and to serve the creative industries.
- Website
- http://jobs.arts.ac.uk/
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