CPD, Conference & Events Coordinator

Are you an experienced administrator with a confident and proactive approach to work? Do you have a flair for organising and administrating events? Can you manage a varied programme of courses and conferences? 

The CPD, Conference and Events Unit provides the administration, management and coordination for the development and delivery of industrial continuing professional development (CPD) short courses, meetings and workshops, and conference organisation. We host internationally renowned presenters and experts, curating a varied programme of events for engineers from both industry and academia.

With demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role, you will work independently and have direct responsibility for coordinating a portfolio of designated events, working collaboratively with team members to share good work practices with the ability to identify and suggest improvements to the service provided.

You will be well organised with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, have excellent communication skills, and be a strong team player with a flexible approach working out of core hours and on and off site.  

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.  Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Mrs Alison Whiteley, Manager, CPD Conference and Events Unit

Email: A.J.Whiteley@leeds.ac.uk

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more!  

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