Events Manager

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

Contract Type – Fixed Term (2 years) With the possibility of extension, subject to funding

Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week

The Opportunity

The position is based at the Software Sustainability Institute (SSI) and will require the post holder to manage and chair the SSI's two main events, as well as provide event organisation support and advice for other smaller events. This is a wonderful opportunity to join the SSI team when we are expanding our reach and implementing innovative event management practices. The post holder will be expected to bring dedicated events experience to the role and will join the SSI team at an exciting time.

About the SSI

The Software Sustainability Institute (SSI) facilitates the advancement of software in research by cultivating better, more sustainable, research software to enable world-class research ("Better software, better research").

Based at the Universities of Edinburgh (EPCC), Manchester, Oxford and Southampton, the SSI draws on a team of experts with a breadth of experience in software development, project and programme management, research facilitation, publicity and community engagement.

About EPCC

EPCC is the UK's leading centre for Supercomputing and Data Science expertise. Since its inception in 1990, EPCC has gained an international reputation for leading-edge capability in all aspects of high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and novel computing. EPCC hosts and manages an extensive collection of HPC systems that includes ARCHER, the UK's £43 million National Supercomputing Service.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Degree in relevant subject or equivalent formal training, hands-on experience in a similar or related role(s).
  • Knowledge and understanding of event management practices.
  • Good use of IT tools, including event management tools.
  • Proven record of simultaneously managing multiple projects of significant complexity.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

£39,347 to £46,974 per annum


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