Job Description

Humanities Cultural Programme Events Manager
Humanities Division, Radcliffe Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX1 6GG

Contract type

Fixed term (14 months) from 1 October 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter) to 31 December 2024

Hours

Full time (part time considered - minimum 0.8 FTE)

About the role

This is a really exciting time as we expand and develop a world-class cultural programme powered by research, leading up to the opening of the new Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, which will house a state-of-the-art music hall, theatre, cinema, immersive black box and exhibition space.

The Cultural Programme is seeking an Events Manager who will play a crucial role in helping us produce, develop and deliver our public programme. The programme is innovative, working in collaboration with cultural and community partners, academics, organisations, performers, artists, film-makers and musicians. It seeks to increase accessibility and social impact, engaging new audiences and participants of all ages, and activating an understanding of humanities research and reaffirming its value to our common future.

This is a stimulating and busy role requiring excellent producing, project management and organisational skills. The Event Manager will need professional experience of producing, events management, cultural programming skills, diplomatic people management skills, and a commitment to building and maintaining relationships with academics and external cultural organisations as well as helping us to reach new audiences.

The event Manager will be part of a team, overseen by an Executive Producer and led by a senior coordinator, who are responsible for the management, development and delivery of the Cultural Programme.

For more information and / or an informal chat about the role, please contact Josie Bamford (josie.bamford@humanities.ox.ac.uk), Executive Producer, Cultural Programme.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day and longer-term management of designated cultural programme events. You will lead on the producing, planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality year-round events, including audience engagement, both internal and external to the University. You will work with senior academics and partners to develop, influence, and manage individual and programmes of events (cross artform).

You will be responsible for ensuring all administrative and financial processes are supported and carried out according to University regulations and standards.

About you

We are looking for someone who is excited by this opportunity and can bring their skills, experience and passion to the role.

You should have substantial previous event management experience within arts and cultural organisations and/or have experience of delivering mid / large scale public events. You will have strong administrative and budget management skills and you will have excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly forge new relationships.

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account. The selection committee will also be mindful of the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic may have had on candidates\' careers as a result of additional caring responsibilities or other factors.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

Application process

For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 11th September 2023. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting is expected to take place week beginning 11th September and interviews held week beginning 25th September 2023.

Please quote Vacancy ID 167181 on all correspondence.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity
Contact Person : HR Officer Vacancy ID : 167181
Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 11-Sep-2023 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email :
Salary (\xc2\xa3) : \xc2\xa336,024 - \xc2\xa344,263 per annum

University of Oxford