Brighton College
Event Coordinator
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Brighton College is seeking to appoint an Events Coordinator on a full-time, permanent basis.
Main purpose of the role: Brighton College seeks to appoint an Events Coordinator, who will contribute to the school’s strategy for building meaningful, lifelong relationships with alumni, current parents and former parents.
Role Summary: This is a newly created and exciting role within the Development and Engagement Office at the United Kingdom’s leading co-educational independent school, established as the team expands to build on its recent successes and realise its considerable future potential. Reporting to the Engagement and Events Manager, the postholder will be responsible for planning, organising, and delivering a diverse programme of events that strengthen relationships with parents, staff, Old Brightonians, donors, corporate sponsors, and other supporters. Working closely with colleagues across the College, you will ensure that events are professionally managed from concept through to delivery, creating memorable experiences that support the College's fundraising, engagement, and stewardship objectives.
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This is a varied and rewarding position, ideal for an enthusiastic and proactive individual looking to develop a career in event management, or for someone with transferable event planning and coordination experience who is keen to make a meaningful impact in the third sector.
Person Specification The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the confidence and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience of managing several projects simultaneously.
- Discretion and confidentiality when processing sensitive information.
- Strong numeracy, analytical and interpretative skills using IT competently.
- A superb command of the English language (spelling, grammar and punctuation), with a sharp eye for detail.
- Diligence about process and procedural tasks.
- Excellent time management skills.
- A flexible and supportive team player, who is willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is required.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends and undertake some travel within the UK.
- Be enthused by developing an understanding of independent schooling and its marketplace.
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