Executive Officer (Events and Communications), School of Law

Executive Officer (Events and Communications), School of Law
£27,929 – £31,411 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Fixed-term, Full-time (Job share arrangement considered)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and proactive individual, with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for providing a high level of service, to join the professional services team in the School of Law as an Executive Officer (Events and Communications). The role is fixed-term until 30 September 2023 to cover a member of staff who is currently on maternity leave.

The role will lead the Events and Communications Team, is responsible for providing high quality support in the School of Law and the Human Rights Centre. You will supervise a team in the planning and delivery of various internal and external communications (such as the School’s Blogs, marketing materials, social media platforms and web updates) and events (such as our Human Rights Centre Summer School, student trips and the annual Law and Human Rights Lectures).

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and time management skills, and a commitment to customer service. This role would suit an experienced administrator, with exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with a flexible approach to work. Experience of line management is desirable.

A job share arrangement for this role can be considered. Please note that continuation of a job share arrangement is dependent on there being two people available to undertake the arrangement.

 At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

To support this commitment we have our Global Forum , a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre , which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.

Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application.  Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please contact [email protected]

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