Events Assistant - Academic Symposium
Manchester Metropolitan University, City Centre, Manchester
Events Assistant - Academic Symposium
£13
Manchester Metropolitan University, City Centre, Manchester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 3 Jun | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 6e657f7fa621464e8d8182df2ed71af7
Location ref: City Centre, Manchester
Full Job Description
The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role. There is an opportunity for a student to work as Events Assistant on an upcoming event, a one-day Symposium to be held at Brooks Building on 25th June, titled 'Towards a Sociology of Health and Illness with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities'. The event will involve academics, organisations and community members, to share research, develop conceptual and methodological innovations, and build networks for future collaboration. In doing so, it seeks to establish a foundation for sustained sociological engagement with the health and illness experiences of GRT communities. You can find out more about the event here: Sociology of Health and Illness with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities Tickets, Thursday, June 25
- 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Eventbrite Duties may include:
- Assist in all pre-event preparation
- Assist with the delivery of events
- Assist with the branding of events
- Liaise with internal and external suppliers
- Respond to event enquiries via phone and email
- General administration duties
- Support with technology during the event
- Support with photography
- Support with social media Date: 25th June 2026 Times: 9:00-16:30 Event: Towards a Sociology of Health and Illness with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities, Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Experience using Microsoft Teams, particularly the chat function
- Excellent time management skills, including a strong commitment to punctuality
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proactive problem-solving skills
This role is only open to those students who are fully registered with Jobs4Students (this includes having attended a right to work appointment and meet the following requirements -