Events Manager

About The Role We’re looking for an experienced and organised Events Manager to lead the planning and delivery of our Summer Graduation ceremonies and celebratory receptions in July 2026, one of the most memorable moments in the University calendar. In This Key Role, You Will Take the lead on every aspect of the graduation experience, from detailed operational planning to on-the-day management. Deliver a professional, seamless experience for around 5,000 graduating students and their guests across Bath Abbey and the Bath Recreation Ground. Manage suppliers, budgets, logistics, and risk assessments, while briefing senior staff and coordinating internal teams. Work closely with colleagues across Academic Registry, the Vice‑Chancellor’s Office, and the wider Events & Ceremonies team. Help shape the future of University events by contributing to continuous improvement and early planning for ceremonies beyond 2026. Graduation is a highlight of the year, celebrating achievement and community. You’ll join a friendly, experienced Events team that also delivers Open Days, Virtual Open Days, public lectures and other University events. About You Significant experience of planning and delivering large, complex or high‑profile events, ideally within higher education or a similar environment. Excellent project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities calmly and effectively. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence when briefing senior stakeholders and managing suppliers or temporary staff. Sensitivity, diplomacy, and a customer‑focused approach, ensuring every guest feels valued. The flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends during event periods (with TOIL provided). A degree (or equivalent experience) and proven success managing budgets and event teams, which will be essential. Further Information This role is offered on a fixed‑term basis (36.5 hours per week), starting in February 2026, with an expected end date of 11 September 2026. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dario Canale (Head of Creative Services & Events) on dc2294@bath.ac.uk, however please ensure that you submit your application through the university website. The University of Bath is one of the UK’s leading universities, ranked in the top 150 globally and 8th in the Guardian University Guide 2026. Our campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside, while the nearby City of Bath, with its historic charm and vibrant social life, creates an excellent environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunities employer with an outstanding international reputation and staff from more than 60 different countries. We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under‑representated groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. An accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. What We Can Offer You Free counselling services through Health Assured Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Staff discount at Team Bath gym Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees Staff discount on language courses Generous employer contributory pension schemes Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath Local discounts and more A family‑friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce Relocation allowance Visa reimbursement and Interest‑Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us on X and LinkedIn. Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage. Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage. #J-18808-Ljbffr