We are looking for an Events and Projects Officer to join our small team and perform a crucial business support role. We are looking for candidates who can work anywhere between 0.8 fte and full-time.
AUDE promotes excellence in the strategic planning, management, operation and development of Higher Education (HE) estates and facilities. AUDE offers membership to publicly funded UK higher education bodies whose primary remit is higher education teaching and/or research. We also provide membership to international universities, alternative providers of education and commercial business partners.
The successful candidate will become an essential part of the AUDE team, supporting other team members with event administration and various projects. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll need to work efficiently and with attention to detail, display excellent customer service skills, and relate well to members. You will help organise and run events, manage the database and update the website, and undertake other support tasks as required. We encourage candidates who wish to grow in the role, and who will be willing to take on more responsibility as skills are demonstrated.
The post-holder reports to the AUDE Executive Director and has no line management responsibilities. This role will be based in Loughborough with the option of flexible working and include frequent UK travel and occasional overnight stays.
AUDE is a Professional HE Services Ltd (PHES) organisation and offers a competitive salary between £22,847 and £28,756 pro-rata pa, dependent on qualifications and experience. A defined contribution pension scheme is offered with 7.5% employee and 16% employer contribution rates, together with life insurance. We offer 30 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and discretionary days’ office closure. Support for CPD and appropriate training will be given.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation.
To apply, complete the application form and email it to recruitment@aude.ac.uk.
If you wish to have an informal chat before applying, please email AUDE Executive Director, Jane White jane@aude.ac.uk
Closing date: Friday 22nd July at 5pm
Interviews: Monday 1st August 2022, in Loughborough
The job description and application form can be downloaded here