Downing College Cambridge
Conference and Events Coordinator
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Information for the role of Conference and Events Coordinator
Job Details
Full time, permanent role
Salary: £30,366 per annum for 36.25 hours per week
Downing College is seeking an organised, customer-focused, and proactive Conference and Events Coordinator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced events professional to play a key role in delivering a varied programme of conferences, meetings, functions, and accommodation bookings. Working closely with clients from initial enquiry through to event completion, the postholder will ensure every event is delivered to the highest standard, providing exceptional service and creating positive experiences for our guests.
Key Responsibilities
- Have proven experience in conference, events, or hospitality operations
- Have excellent organisational skills
- Be able to manage multiple bookings and priorities simultaneously
- Be confident communicating with a wide range of people
- Have a keen eye for detail
- Be adept at solving logistical challenges in a practical and professional manner
- Have experience of accommodation reservations and event management systems
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Job Description
The Conference and Events Coordinator role is a permanent, full-time, office-based position, working 36.25 hours per week. These hours are expected to be worked Monday to Friday, starting at 9.00am and finishing at 4.45pm with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.
The annual salary is £30,366 per annum for 36.25 hours per week (Step 36 on the College Salary Scale).
In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package. Please see a list of benefits in the attached advert. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.)
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Closing date: Friday 6 November 2026 at 12 noon. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds.
Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.
We are pleased to be able to offer this document in an accessible format. Please contact HR (recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk) if you wish to receive this advert and role profile or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print.
For further information or in event of queries, please contact the HR Office:
Email: recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk
Tel: 01223 334820
Address: Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ
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