Job Description

The position of Events Officer is an exciting role and an integral part of the Admissions team. As a dynamic and fast-paced team, the Events and Visitor Experience team within Admissions is tasked with planning and operational delivery of a suite of events, both in-person and online, including flagship events for prospective students and stakeholders.


The role has a particular focus on planning, delivering, measuring and reporting on the impact of regular and annual events, to support student recruitment objectives for both UK and international markets. Management of the University's student ambassador programme is an exciting part of the role.


A focus on exceptional customer service along with excellent verbal and written communication, are key, alongside the ability to show leadership and foster a collaborative culture.



If you are creative, organised, proactive, and eager to play a critical part in delivering highly engaging, events to bring the St Andrews experience to life, we would love to hear from you

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

This post will be primarily based at the Admissions, St Katharine's West.



Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Tarah Gillespie, email: tlg2@st-andrews.a.uk, Tel: 01334 461696.



Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)



Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/



This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 27 June 2025 at 12 noon

Interview Date: 3 July 2025

Please quote ref: AD2591DD

Admissions



Start Date: As soon as possible



Salary: 31,637 - 37,174 per annum

School/Unit:

Admissions

Posted:

13/06/2025

Closing date:

27/06/2025

Closing time:

12:00