Job Description

Are you interested in planning and delivering large scale events?

About the role

Under the guidance of the Strategic Outreach and Student Recruitment Events Manager, and as the team leader for student recruitment and applicant conversion events, you will contribute to the development of events, projects, campaigns, and plans for outreach and student recruitment. You will lead the team and uses digital technology to enhance the end user experience through virtual and hybrid delivery.

You must have essential experience which includes:

Experience of formally leading individuals/small team is desirable (motivation for team leadership is essential) Consulting with customers face to face, by telephone and in writing Working both independently and as part of a team Monitoring and reporting on financial information Working in a dynamic customer service environment.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children's Barred List and Adults Barred List check will be required.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Ruth Bennett: by email at ruth.bennett@plymouth.ac.uk



Please note: We're currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome all applicants, as other visa options may be available.

What we're looking for:

It is desirable to have experience of using digital technology for virtual or hybrid event delivery.

Skills required for the role include:

Ability to prioritise and self-manage Ability to work as part of a team, challenging others to improve Building successful relationships and influencing stakeholders Places a continuous emphasis on internal and external customer satisfaction People management Excellent verbal and written communication skills High level of planning and organisational skills Attention to detail Event data analysis and reporting skills.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.



Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date:

Week commencing Monday 8 December 2025

Our Offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth's strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth's HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.



When joining us, you will receive:

Generous annual leave

: 25 Days Annual Leave

plus

Bank Holidays & Closure Days Generous pension scheme Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Development opportunities Enhanced family leave Flexible working Retailer discounts On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.