Summer Conference Assistant

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the Department 

Part of Estates and Facilities Department, Conference Services aim to sell all available space for a range of events and conferences, including residential conferences and summer schools, generating income for the University.

About the Role 

You will be responsible for the smooth running of summer school groups, conference bookings and individual lets; coordinating administrative duties and communicating with other university departments as well as our summer school partners to ensure that all event requirements are met and helping to ensure that their experience of Goldsmiths is positive. In addition, you will be assisting with large conference bookings on campus and updating electronic records where necessary.

About the Candidate 

You should be familiar with all MS Office applications, have a high level of literacy, high attention to detail and effective communications skills.

The standard hours of work will be 35 hours per week. Weekends, early morning and evening work may be included in the 5 days’ work for which time off in lieu will be given at a time agreed with the Commercial Services Operations Manager.

Benefits:

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.