Events and Venue Coordinator
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27,319 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Paisley |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | University of the West of Scotland Students' Union |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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This is a new and exciting role at the heart of the Students’ Union’s next chapter in Paisley.
The Events and Venue Coordinator will play a key role in developing and delivering a vibrant programme of student-led events and activities, while also helping to establish and grow Paisley’s new cultural and events venue. The venue will host student-led events, gigs, conferences, community activity, external hires and will become a focal point for student life and cultural activity in the town.
The postholder will work closely with students, societies, officers, staff and external partners to bring activity into the venue, support student creativity, engagement and help position the space as a welcoming, inclusive, and well used hub for students and the wider community.
This role combines hands-on delivery with partnership working, coordination and proactive development. It is ideal for someone excited by building something new, supporting student-led activity, and helping shape a distinctive community for UWS students and cultural venue for Paisley.
Key Responsibilities:
Student Events, Societies and Activities
• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of a diverse programme of student led events, activities, and society initiatives across the academic year.
• Act as the key point of contact for student societies and event organisers, providing practical advice, guidance, and problem solving support.
• Support societies to use the venue effectively for social events, cultural celebrations, gigs, rehearsals, exhibitions and meetings.
• Work with elected officers to deliver key moments in the student calendar, including Welcome/Freshers, society fairs, campaigns, and celebrations.
• Support student groups to plan safe, inclusive, and well run events, including guidance on risk assessments, licensing requirements, and Union procedures.
Venue Development and Programming
• Contribute to the development of the Paisley venue as a new cultural and events space, helping to shape how it is used by students, partners, and the wider community.
• Support the coordination of events such as gigs, performances, talks, screenings, and conferences.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners to programme activity that brings energy, footfall, and builds communities.
• Act as a welcoming and professional on the ground presence during events, ensuring activities run smoothly and students feel supported.
• Support the use of the venue outside term time, including conferences, community events, and external hires, where appropriate.
Partnerships, Income and Promotion
• Support the generation of sponsorship and income through events, venue activity, and external hires, working within agreed plans and budgets.
• Build positive working relationships with students, University colleagues, community organisations, local artists, promoters, and partners.
• Work with the Communications and Digital team to promote events, societies and venue activity to students and wider audiences.
• Help showcase student creativity and participation through events, campaigns, and stories.
Coordination, Administration and Insight
• Maintain accurate records of events, societies and activity, including attendance and participation data.
• Support evaluation and learning by gathering feedback from students and audiences to inform future programming and community building.
• Contribute to the development and review of guidance, processes and resources for societies and event organisers.
• Support budget monitoring for events and activity, in line with agreed plans and procedures.
General
• Work in line with the Students’ Union’s values, policies and commitment to equality, inclusion, and student led activity.
• Attend relevant meetings, training and events as required.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.
The Events and Venue Coordinator will play a key role in developing and delivering a vibrant programme of student-led events and activities, while also helping to establish and grow Paisley’s new cultural and events venue. The venue will host student-led events, gigs, conferences, community activity, external hires and will become a focal point for student life and cultural activity in the town.
The postholder will work closely with students, societies, officers, staff and external partners to bring activity into the venue, support student creativity, engagement and help position the space as a welcoming, inclusive, and well used hub for students and the wider community.
This role combines hands-on delivery with partnership working, coordination and proactive development. It is ideal for someone excited by building something new, supporting student-led activity, and helping shape a distinctive community for UWS students and cultural venue for Paisley.
Key Responsibilities:
Student Events, Societies and Activities
• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of a diverse programme of student led events, activities, and society initiatives across the academic year.
• Act as the key point of contact for student societies and event organisers, providing practical advice, guidance, and problem solving support.
• Support societies to use the venue effectively for social events, cultural celebrations, gigs, rehearsals, exhibitions and meetings.
• Work with elected officers to deliver key moments in the student calendar, including Welcome/Freshers, society fairs, campaigns, and celebrations.
• Support student groups to plan safe, inclusive, and well run events, including guidance on risk assessments, licensing requirements, and Union procedures.
Venue Development and Programming
• Contribute to the development of the Paisley venue as a new cultural and events space, helping to shape how it is used by students, partners, and the wider community.
• Support the coordination of events such as gigs, performances, talks, screenings, and conferences.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners to programme activity that brings energy, footfall, and builds communities.
• Act as a welcoming and professional on the ground presence during events, ensuring activities run smoothly and students feel supported.
• Support the use of the venue outside term time, including conferences, community events, and external hires, where appropriate.
Partnerships, Income and Promotion
• Support the generation of sponsorship and income through events, venue activity, and external hires, working within agreed plans and budgets.
• Build positive working relationships with students, University colleagues, community organisations, local artists, promoters, and partners.
• Work with the Communications and Digital team to promote events, societies and venue activity to students and wider audiences.
• Help showcase student creativity and participation through events, campaigns, and stories.
Coordination, Administration and Insight
• Maintain accurate records of events, societies and activity, including attendance and participation data.
• Support evaluation and learning by gathering feedback from students and audiences to inform future programming and community building.
• Contribute to the development and review of guidance, processes and resources for societies and event organisers.
• Support budget monitoring for events and activity, in line with agreed plans and procedures.
General
• Work in line with the Students’ Union’s values, policies and commitment to equality, inclusion, and student led activity.
• Attend relevant meetings, training and events as required.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.