The job will be based in the Courses and Events team and supports all divisions within the University of Oxford in the development and innovative use of IT in teaching and research.
The Courses and Events team supports the IT Learning Centre which offers over 200 IT skills courses per term to members of Oxford University. Throughout the year IT Services also organises a wide range of national and international conferences, summer schools, award ceremonies and regional workshops for delegates from across the UK higher and further education sector. These courses and events are held in our IT teaching venue at IT Services or at other event venues within the collegiate University. In total, around 15,000 delegates attend courses and events each year. You will join an enthusiastic team to support the delivery of this wide-ranging programme of courses and events.
You will have experience of working in an events team, and have excellent people skills. You will be expected to work independently using your initiative to solve problems and make decisions. You should have a flair for organisation, be highly numerate, have an eye for detail, be able to work to tight deadlines and take pride in seeing a job well done.
You may be required to travel in the UK from time to time, with occasional overnight stays, to attend meetings and assist with events.
