Job Description

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

About the Role:

We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Commercial Events Officer to join our Venues Team at ARU Writtle. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering and growing our commercial events activity, supporting external clients and showcasing our campus spaces.



You'll be the main point of contact for commercial events, generating income by actively selling space/services to external organisations and internal customers for a range of conferences and events. Providing specialist event expertise in all areas, including sales, contracting, logistics/operations and ensuring a smooth and professional service from start to finish. You'll work closely with internal teams and external organisations to plan and deliver a wide range of events, generating income and enhancing our reputation.



You'll have substantial experience in event management, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You'll be confident working independently, with a calm, methodical approach and a strong focus on customer service.



You should be proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience using room or event booking systems. Flexibility is essential, as occasional evening and weekend work will be required, with advance notice.



Informal enquiries can be made to Commercial Events and Communications Manager-Harriet Stammers at Harriet. Stammers@aru.ac.uk or on 01245 683817.



Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.



We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children's Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.



This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

Please download the Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Job Category Administrative
Vacancy Type Permanent
Employment Type Full time
Salary From 31,236
Salary To 36,636
Location Writtle
Faculty/Prof Service Estates & Facilities Services
Ref No 3675
Closing Date 14/10/2025