Events Manager, 12-months secondment/FTC

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets.

About the role

Please note this position is a secondment opportunity/fixed-term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

Responsibilities

• As Events Manager you will work on a wide selection of events, independently managing a portfolio of bespoke and exclusive engagement opportunities that underpin fundraising and alumni activities.
• OVPA delivers a broad range of philanthropic and alumni events per year, from intimate donor dinners, and receptions, to larger scale stewardship and international events.
• Contribute to developing and delivering high-quality events that meet the needs of diverse audiences, with a data-driven approach to measure impact and success.

We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site. Please note Tuesdays are our in-office anchor day for all Advancement members. You will also be required to work in the office or at other venues as needed to prepare for and deliver events and associated activities.

Please use the ‘attach cover letter’ upload option to tell us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.

The successful candidate will enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues to develop and deliver exceptionally high quality events that meet the needs of our audiences. They will be experienced in fundraising events management, creative, and constantly looking to develop new ways to engage people with UCL’s research and support our flagship opportunities, while ensuring this is underpinned by a data driven approach to measure impact and success.

We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

Benefits

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to EDI

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.