Events Coordinator
The Cavendish Laboratory, Department of Physics, is starting to occupy its newest facility, the Ray Dolby Centre (www.phy.cam.ac.uk/rdc). With this exciting move, we are launching a room hire service across our estate, designed to appeal to university partners, as well as commercial and industry clients.
We are seeking an Events Coordinator, who in conjunction with our new Events Manager, will help play a central role in this initiative. In this support role, you will be responsible for the coordination and administration of a new events service to enhance the department's engagement with students, staff, alumni, and external stakeholders. Your role will involve planning, organising and execution of a diverse range of events, from large-scale symposia and conferences to meetings arranged by internal colleagues and external clients.
Essential to the role is the delivery of an exceptional meeting and events experience at the Ray Dolby Centre and other Physics' locations. The successful candidate will work closely with both colleagues and contractors involved in operational delivery, communicating effectively to ensure organisers expectations are met and relationships built and maintained. Ensuring that all event details are gathered and shared using the relevant tools, systems and databases, to deliver events which run smoothly and are effectively managed and supported. In liaison with the Events Manager you will collaborate with the wider Communication and Facilities teams to ensure the highest standards of service and hospitality are delivered for both internal and external events. Building and nurturing relationships with new and existing clients, you will communicate confidently and effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
To excel in this role, you will need excellent general administrative and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload and to meet agreed deadlines. The roleholder will also be a strong communicator, with exceptional attention to detail and a talent for bringing events to life from the first client interaction through to the handover to our front-of-house team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy, supportive office environment.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Vanessa Bismuth, Departmental Communications Manager (vb425@cam.ac.uk)
Please quote reference KA45083 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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