The University of London
The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.
The federation brings together more than 250,000 learners and 50,000 staff in a collaborative community that is delivering high-quality research and education across all disciplines.
By working together, we expand access to outstanding higher education and resources and extend their benefits to learners and researchers across the UK and around the world.
The School of Advanced Study
The School of Advanced Study is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in the promotion and facilitation of research in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It comprises eight internationally renowned research institutes as well as centres of excellence in Digital Humanities, Refugee Law and Public Engagement. It has four nationally and internationally recognised specialist research libraries.
The Role
The role covers a period of maternity leave for a fixed term of ten months.
This is a busy role sitting at the centre of Academic Events management, operations and facilitation. The School runs around 1400 events annually and the postholder manages the academic events and impact team who facilitate them. It requires excellent customer service skills; experience at academic liaison; systems expertise, experience of working cross the University and ability to instil confidence in our stakeholders. Budget and team management experience are desirable skills.
For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below.
Further information
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on 10th July 2026
If you are interested in pursuing this as a secondment opportunity, you must discuss this with your current line manager before submitting an application.
The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.
The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.
The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members ofBlack, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.
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