Part time - Student Events Assistant in London

What are you going to do:

This is a part-time post for the duration of the Spring 2022 semester only.

Fordham University in London (FUL) is the London operation of Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York, USA. FUL organises academic programmes throughout the whole year for undergraduate students in business and liberal arts.

Reporting to the Student Life Coordinator, the Student Events Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Student Affairs team and the delivery of a successful extracurricular programme. 

The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a friendly disposition, the ability to relate to students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, a willingness to engage with all aspects of the student experience and flexibility in order to manage a varied workload. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the planning and delivery of student social activities, alongside the Student Life Coordinator and external event providers (will be expected to work at activities that take place in the evening or on weekend)
• Support the delivery of organised day and weekend trips which take place around the UK (transport and accommodation provided)
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of London based activities and events.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with student communications using social media, email newsletters and other communication channels  
• Assist with media projects, such as booklet updates or content collection
• Research new initiatives, events and/or activities  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

FUL operates a competency based approach to recruitment and evaluation of staff to encourage greater diversity within the workplace.  We are seeking to appoint someone with the following competencies:

• IT skills including Google suit, Eventbrite
• Basic graphic design/social media skills
• Good interpersonal awareness
• Team working 
• Very good oral and written communication skills
• Well organised
• Customer service skills 
• Use of initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Flexibility

Please apply by letter providing evidence of competencies listed above and include your CV. 

The successful candidate must by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK.

WORKING PATTERN: Expected to be available for weekend (Friday-Sunday) and evening work. Exact hours and days will be irregular and dependent on the extracurricular programming needs. 0-20 hours per week.

What we offer:

• London living wage
• Trips around the UK
• Fun work environment
• Part time job in London

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

University

Location

London, London, London, Westminster, Camden Town, Westminster

Working hours per week

1 - 20

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs, Evening Job, Weekend

Salary indication

£11.05 Per Hour

Responsible for

Event Support in London

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

Yes

Languages

English