Engagement and Events Officer

Manchester Metropolitan University is an ambitious university and an inspiring place to work. One of the largest universities in the UK, located at the heart of a vibrant and exciting city, we trace our roots back to the early part of the nineteenth century, when institutions were established to deliver skills and education for local people, improving livelihoods and the economy. Today, we remain at the heart of this great global city, continuing to play our part in its wider community and economy by empowering and enriching our students, colleagues and our wider community.  

 Development and Alumni Relations builds mutually beneficial relationships between the University and our alumni and supporters. Our engagement activities and methods include:  

• producing online and offline communications  
• events management  
• volunteering  
• affinity and nostalgia marketing
• major gift fundraising and fundraising appeals
• stakeholder relationship management 

The role 

The Engagement and Events Officer is a key member of the team and plays an important part in creating, planning and delivering online, hybrid and physical events, on a regional, national and international level, that deepen the University’s engagement with alumni, philanthropists, senior donors and key volunteers. 

 About you  

 For this role, you will need to have:  

• experience of event project management and of having a creative and aspirational approach to developing and progressing new schemes and initiatives for high-value audiences and with successful business outcomes
• excellent written, proofreading, listening and verbal skills
• an interest in meeting people and a willingness to build and maintain working relationships with a variety of individuals of all levels, both inside and outside an organisation  

You must demonstrate experience of providing excellent customer service in your work and of being a highly organised person with the ability to prioritise, reach decisions quickly and work effectively in a busy environment. 

To apply  

Please submit your CV with a covering letter detailing your relevant experience in relation to the Person Specification in the Job Description. 

For an informal discussion regarding the requirements of the role, please contact Rachel Charnock, Head of Alumni Engagement and Stakeholder Relations at [email protected].  

The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 October 2022. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16 November. 

In recognition of staff contributions to the University’s achievements during the 2021/2022 academic year, an additional discretionary payment of 2% per annum will be added to your salary until 31/07/23 in order to ensure consistency amongst existing and incoming staff.  This additional 2% will be paid pro rata in equal monthly installments, on top of your salary each month until 31/07/23.

Manchester MetropolitanUniversity is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring . We particularlyencourageapplications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

Hybrid working is offered for this role.  The nature of the role requires presence on campus at certain times of year, but at other times you will be able to complete some work remotely. We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations throughout the application process.