Events and Careers Coordinator at City, University of London
Job Description
Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) is a leading global Business School in the City of London. We are known for our world-class business education, excellent research reputation, and our deep engagement with practice. At Bayes, we develop inquisitive professionals who change business for the better. We offer transformational education which teaches our students how to think, but also how to make a difference, with an emphasis on developing every candidate’s employability skill for the corporate environment. Throughout our history we have produced generations of business leaders, provided new insights into the way business works, and transformed business practice. Bayes holds the “triple-crown” accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). The school and its programmes are consistently ranked among the best in the world. These achievements are testament to the excellence of our faculty, staff, and the quality of our students and our alumni.
Bayes Business School is proud to be part of City, University of London. Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions. City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries
Background
The Postgraduate Career and Professional Development Team at Bayes Business School design and deliver the timetabled and credit bearing career management and employability skills curriculum, corporate engagement schedule and Student Business Clubs offering to Specialist Masters students and MBAs, providing a highly rated and highly ranked product which equips students to succeed throughout their career.
Responsibilities
This post is responsible for organisation and coordination of high quality internal and external Careers events including company presentations, student orientation student networking events and offsites and our annual careers fair. The role also involves owning the operational delivery of the professional development curriculum for our full time MBA students. You will partner with the colleagues in the operational delivery of the professional development curriculum.
Person Specification
Demonstrating a meticulous attention to detail and a hands-on approach to task management, you will have a proven track record in events planning and coordination. The position is student-facing, serving as the primary point of contact for student enquiries, you will actively provide front-facing support at the helpdesk, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure seamless communication and assistance.
The successful candidate must possess strong administrative capabilities, adept budget management, and an understanding of events management principles and best practices. Service quality and client satisfaction are key metrics of success in this position and this requires a comprehensive approach, covering every aspect of events management and execution to guarantee their success.
Central to this role is the commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to clients. The role demands an individual who thrives on challenges, actively contributing to the overarching goal of creating outstanding event experiences for our stakeholders.
Additional Information
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Closing date for applications: 4th January 2024 at 11:59 pm.
For an informal discussion please contact Natasha Okolo via natasha.okolo@city.ac.uk
To apply and for more information about the post please use the links below.
Subject to agreement, relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid way. This involves a combination of working on campus and at home each week.
Where hybrid working can be accommodated, specific arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate before their start date. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.
City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
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