B-Enterprising Programme and Events Assistant

1 month ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom University of Birmingham Full time

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK and sometimes The Incubator at The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square Birmingham

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £25,866 to £27,518, with potential progression once in post to £30,820  

Closes: 8 April 2024

Job Description

Part of the Careers Network, the B-Enterprising team is passionately committed to fostering student enterprise and entrepreneurship. Our dynamic team actively engages students in exploring the benefits of being entrepreneurial, offering a diverse array of programmes, events, and support services. In this role, you will report directly to the B-Enterprising Programme Manager, so you will be at the centre of all activities. Your contribution will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless delivery of B-Enterprising initiatives throughout the entire student experience.

Person specification

  • Educated to A Level standard, or equivalent level 3 qualification such as a Level 3 NVQ, or level 3 national diploma or relevant work experience evidencing the skills and ability to undertake the role.
  • Professional experience in an Events and/or programme administration.
  • Highly proficient IT skills, including the MS Office. You should be confident and able to quickly learn new IT skills and software packages as required.
  • Proven ability to plan ahead and anticipate requirements, proactively planning own (and sometimes others’ workloads) to manage time effectively, progress tasks concurrently and work to deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills. You must inspire confidence and command authority with a range of colleagues and provide excellent customer service at all times.
  • A high degree of professionalism, tact, and diplomacy, and the ability to exercise discretion regarding the handling and management of sensitive information/issues.
  • A high degree of initiative, personal judgement, resourcefulness, flexibility, and a self-motivating approach.

We appreciate that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job unless they think that they match every requirement. Please don’t let that hold you back. If you are excited and enthusiastic about the role but aren’t quite sure you match the stated requirements then please reach out for an informal chat.

Informal enquiries can be made to Kerry Brunn k.a.brunn@bham.ac.uk.

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the above ‘Apply’ button.

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.



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