Graduate Events and Graduation Assistant

Job title Graduate Events and Graduation Assistant Job reference REQ001853 Date posted 31/05/2023 Application closing date 25/06/2023 Location Bath - Newton Park / Hybrid Salary Starting salary £25,138 per annum Contract type Fixed Term Contract from September 2023 until February 2025, Full time, 52 weeks per year. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Professional services Attachments Events and Graduations Assistant (1).pdf Bath Spa Graduate Scheme 2023 - Information for Graduates (3).pdf Job details

About the role

Start your graduate journey at Bath Spa University! Our brand-new Graduate Scheme has been tailor-made for Bath Spa Graduates and has been designed to help you smoothly transition into the workplace. We’re offering meaningful work and developmental training in a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking environment that champions respect, collaboration and sustainability.

As a member of the Bath Spa Graduate Scheme, you’ll experience:

• An inclusive and supportive working environment: Join a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages teamwork and embraces your unique talents. We value respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability and creating a space for everyone to thrive.
  
  
  
• Ignite your professional growth: Our structured training programme will support your career development. From developing role-specific skills, to mastering essential career foundations like time management, equality, diversity and inclusion, change management and personal effectiveness – we’ve got you covered.
  
  
  
• Create meaningful connections: as part of the scheme, you’ll be matched with a mentor who will support your personal development and help you expand your network. Plus, you’ll have the chance to build a network with fellow Graduate Scheme participants, forming connections that can last a lifetime.
  
  
  
• Make an impact: Contribute meaningfully to Bath Spa University right from the start of your role. Collaborate with senior leaders across the institution and contribute your fresh perspectives to projects that really matter.
  
  
  

This post is a great opportunity for anyone looking to build a career managing events and venues, looking to develop their skills in key University teams. The post-holder will work across three teams, initially to gain experience in a variety of events, with a focus on the large twice-yearly graduation ceremonies.

Graduates will be encouraged to bring new ideas and fresh knowledge from their student experience into the role, supporting the departments to plan, promote, deliver and evaluate a range of high quality events and activities.

The successful applicant will be able to switch between practical tasks and working accurately and responsively. They'll need to be able to prioritise their tasks and have good problem-solving skills. They must be confident using the Microsoft suite and be able to work accurately with data and confidential information

About you (requirements)

We are looking for someone who is a good presenter and communicator, with the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with people from a range of backgrounds.

We are looking for someone who is a good problem solver and who is self-motivated and can work independently, but also knows when to escalate challenges and seek help.

To be eligible for the Bath Spa Graduate Scheme you must be a Bath Spa graduate from 2022 or 2023.

Although the scheme is open to all 2022 and 2023 graduates, we are particularly excited to hear from graduates of:

History, Heritage Management

Criminology, Sociology

Film & Screen Studies

Journalism & Publishing

Media Communications

Film, TV and Production
The Bath School of Music and Performing Arts

At Bath Spa, we value diversity and work to create an inclusive working environment that celebrates individuals; unique talents and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from graduates who identify as neurodiverse.

We suggest all graduate applicants should be registered with the Grad Support Unit. 2022 graduates can sign up here, and 2023 graduates can sign up here.

Within your application, you will need to evidence that you can meet the essential criteria of the Bath Spa Graduate Scheme:

• Communication skills
• Team and independent working
• Planning and organisational skills

As well as the role-specific criteria:

• Problem solving
• Customer Service Skills

About us

Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability.

We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath, with most being located at Newton Park, including a listed Georgian house and grounds, or Locksbrook Road, our new city-centre art and design campus.

Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Suzanne Harris on s.harris@bathspa.ac.uk

Interview Date: Development centres will be held in person at Bath Spa’s Newton Park campus on the 18th and 19th July. You will only need to attend for a morning or afternoon on one of those dates and you will have the choice of which one, if your application is successful.

How to apply

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Bath Spa Graduate Scheme 2023 - Information for Graduates for details of application process and key dates.

Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk.

Please note that we use anonymous shortlisting therefore request that you do not include any personal details or reference to protected characteristics (such as gender, age or race) when completing your supporting statement.

Bath Spa are working with an external consultant to deliver the development centres for this role. By making an application you consent to your application details being shared with a third party called Gradcore.

We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff:

• 37 hour week
• 41 days leave (consisting of 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 3 christmas closure days)
• Valuable Pension scheme (LGPS)

• Electric Car Charging Bays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Flexible working practices with guaranteed desk on campus each day
• Family-friendly policies

• Entitlement to sign up to NUS discount card
• Student rates on First Bus passes
• Linked in online learning courses
• Library lending access for staff
• On site cafes, and food outlets

• Discounted on-site massage sessions
• Free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Lakeside walks in beautiful grounds
• Employee assistance programme & access to high street discounts
• Beautiful and Inspiring Campus Locations

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship due to its fixed term nature and operational business requirements

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are a Bath Spa Graduate, you can still access Bath Spa Careers resources. Services include support with job applications and interview techniques. For further information email careers@bathspa.ac.ukor phone 01225 875525.