Job Description

The successful candidate will support the delivery of outstanding university events which encompass the entire student lifecycle from recruitment events like Open Days and Offer Holder Days through to Graduation. You will be an integral part of a talented and friendly team of event professionals, striving to deliver memorable events. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to play a key role in the meticulous planning of key events, involving liaison and communication with key stakeholders and suppliers and effective on the day management to ensure seamless event delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality events, managing all logistics and ensuring smooth execution. Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to coordinate services and report costs. Assist with on-the-day operations, resolving issues quickly and professionally. Analyse feedback and implement improvements for future events.

The Person

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The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of event coordination and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, taking a pro-active approach to prioritising a busy work schedule. Strong teamwork skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and build positive relationships with key stakeholders. You should have exceptional organisational and administration skills with meticulous attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. Our team values flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Directorate/Function

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The Directorate

The wider directorate's key aim within the strategy is to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience for all current and future students to ensure they are "sought after", supporting their participation, attainment, and success before, during and after their time at Kingston. This in turn will create a culture of high performance that is inclusive, innovative, ambitious and enterprising.

The Department

The Department for Student Development and Graduate Success operate across the student lifecycle to design and deliver equitable, enriching and skills-developing experiences for students from pre-applicants all the way through to graduates. We work in close partnership with academics, employers and civic organisations to ensure a holistic student-centred development journey.

Further information

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This is a full time, fixed-term position for 12 months with a starting salary of 34,007 per annum.


Interviews are scheduled to be held in person on Monday, 12 January 2026.


For informal enquiries, please contact Alex Neal, Student Lifecycle Events Manager.



Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.


We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.


Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.


To apply click on 'Apply Now'. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.