Public & Community Engagement Officer (Festivals)

1 week ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University of Southampton Full time

**2517723TW**

Engagement is about bringing together and valuing people of all backgrounds to share learning, enter into meaningful dialogue and to truthfully collaborate on solving challenges. The Public and Community Engagement team aspire to enable, empower and inspire our internal community of incredible staff and students in carrying out high quality, equitable engagement with people locally, nationally and internationally. We’ve recently signed a Civic Agreement with local councils highlighting our shared intent to tackle economic and social challenges and are overhauling our offer to ensure that the University of Southampton is not just world-leading in its research, education and enterprise but in its role in society too.

**The role and you**

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and committed Public and Community Engagement team in an Officer level role for 6 months. The role holder will be a key part of our Festivals team, providing event management skills, social media savvy and operational expertise to ensure our award-winning Festivals are delivered to the highest quality. You will be supporting the delivery of the Southampton Science and Engineering Festival (SOTSEF), a major event that draws 5000+ visitors and involves 800+ students, staff and community member exhibitors as well as the Bringing Research to Life Roadshow, Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival and other related events.

You will be someone who has experience in and thrives when helping to run major events, is highly organised, skilled in creating/maintaining systems that support event management and enjoys bringing people together, collaborating and maintaining relationships. A good foundation in Customer Service will be essential, with the ability to clearly communicate and listen to needs, both in person and digitally.

**What we can offer you**

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. We will support your long-term future too, with access to a pension scheme, subsidized health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. All our benefits can be viewed (link opens benefits page)**Further details**:

- Job Description and Person Specification

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who supports our mission of inclusivity.



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