University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Estate Services Department as an Event Coordinator.

Estates Services is responsible for the management of Oxford’s 450 buildings, University Parks and Gardens, Wytham Woods and commercial, agriculture and residential land. Our values include being open, honest and fair, we listen, and to show courtesy and respect to our staff.

Oxford University Event Venues (OUEV) is looking for an Event Venues Coordinator to join our vibrant team. We offer an end-to-end event service that starts from the point of enquiry through to post-event feedback and pride ourselves on providing professional, friendly and reliable support. Developing excellent working relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders is key to success in this role.

The role has a primary focus on events within the Sheldonian Theatre but you may also work across our whole portfolio of unique and diverse venues. You will work with a wide variety of customers – organising a range of events from concerts to corporate gatherings to ceremonies – providing them with a single point of coordination for all their venue requirements and ensuring their event is a success.

You will pursue personal financial targets in support of overall team targets, whilst also providing a range of non-revenue generating services to internal customers and be able to balance these two key priorities.

You will have a primary office base at one venue, but will be required to work from other venues as necessary. Regular evening and weekend working are an essential part of the role to manage events for which overtime is paid, or time off in lieu granted.