Events Coordinator

Kingston School of Art; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic event coordinator for a full-time fixed-term position. You will support university events from student recruitment to graduation, ensuring seamless execution and engaging with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will excel in event coordination, possess strong organisational skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a friendly team dedicated to delivering memorable experiences for students. Starting salary is £34,007 per annum.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of event coordination and ability to work independently.
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders and coordinate services effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality events managing all logistics.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to coordinate services.
• Assist with on-the-day operations, resolving issues quickly and professionally.

Skills

Event coordination

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

The successful candidate will support the delivery of outstanding university events which encompass the entire student lifecycle from recruitment events like Open Days and Offer Holder Days through to Graduation. You will be an integral part of a talented and friendly team of event professionals, striving to deliver memorable events. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to play a key role in the meticulous planning of key events, involving liaison and communication with key stakeholders and suppliers and effective on the day management to ensure seamless event delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality events, managing all logistics and ensuring smooth execution.
• Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to coordinate services and report costs.
• Assist with on-the-day operations, resolving issues quickly and professionally.
• Analyse feedback and implement improvements for future events.

The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of event coordination and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, taking a pro‑active approach to prioritising a busy work schedule. Strong teamwork skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and build positive relationships with key stakeholders. You should have exceptional organisational and administration skills with meticulous attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. Our team values flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Directorate

The wider directorate’s key aim within the strategy is to deliver a seamless, high‑quality experience for all current and future students to ensure they are “sought after”, supporting their participation, attainment, and success before, during and after their time at Kingston. This in turn will create a culture of high performance that is inclusive, innovative, ambitious and enterprising.

The Department

The Department for Student Development and Graduate Success operate across the student lifecycle to design and deliver equitable, enriching and skills‑developing experiences for students from pre‑applicants all the way through to graduates. We work in close partnership with academics, employers and civic organisations to ensure a holistic student‑centred development journey.

This is a full time, fixed‑term position for 12 months with a starting salary of £34,007 per annum.

Interviews are scheduled to be held in person on Monday, 12 January 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Alex Neal, Student Lifecycle Events Manager.