Student Events and Community Officer
| Posting date: | 03 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,312 to £29,744 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2025 |
| Location: | Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8JS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ENH-6169-5 |
Summary
Student Events and Community Officer
Closing Date - 29/06/2025
Location - Stanford-le-Hope
Salary - £29,172 - £35,464
Our client is more than just an educational institution; they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.
About the Role
As an Events and Community Officer you will play a crucial role in enhancing the student experience through a wide range of extra-curricular events and activities. Your expertise will be pivotal in the planning, pre-production, and on-the-day management of events that encompass academic, industry, employability, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), student wellbeing, hobbies, and interests. Your contributions will directly influence the vibrancy and inclusivity of their campus life.
What You'll Do:
- Event Planning & Delivery:Coordinate a diverse calendar of student-focused events, ensuring each is meticulously planned and executed.
- Pre-Production Support:Handle promotion, registration, venue booking, risk assessments, and liaise with presenters, performers, and artists.
- On-the-Day Management:Oversee venue setup, equipment checks, student registration, guest liaison, and staff coordination.
- Risk Assess:Conduct thorough risk assessments for events and external venues as needed.
- Internal Communications:Assist the Events and Community Manager with effective internal communication strategies.
- Feedback Collection:Gather and present student feedback on events to continually improve the student experience.
- Cross-Discipline Collaboration:Work with Course Leadership and Creative Futures teams to facilitate collaborative opportunities.
- Our Client's Student Association:Guide and support their Student Association team, ensuring a broad range of interests are represented.
- Administration & Reporting:Maintain detailed records and reports of all events and community activities.
- Marketing Collaboration:Work with the Marketing team to capture and promote events through various channels, including social media.
What You'll Bring:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Music, Film & Performing Arts Industry.
- A solid foundation in general education, particularly in English and Mathematics.
- Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Confidence in verbal communication and public speaking.
- Strong organisational and scheduling abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficiency in administration and computer literacy.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover from the end of August 2025 to the end of September 2026.
Why Our Client?
They are a values led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:
Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.
In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:
- 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
- SMART pension
- A comprehensive benefits package
They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.
They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.