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Events Organiser (part-time)
british society for immunology

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a dynamic science organisation in the heart of London. You will be responsible for organising the prestigious annual Congress and other events for the British Society for Immunology.  The Congress is a  high profile conference, with up to 1000 delegates, and is essential for helping advance this scientific field. You'll be working with a busy team in the centre of London and supporting trustees and committee members to ensure the Society is able to deliver the congress and other high quality events throughout the year.

Ideally you'll have at least two years’ experience in organising similar events, conferences and education courses within a learned society, association or at least within the science or medical sector, and  you'll need to be an excellent project manager with great people skills and sound judgement.

The British Society is the largest immunology society in Europe. Our main objective is to promote and support excellence in research, scholarship and clinical practice in immunology for the benefit of human and animal health. To meet this objective, we undertake a range of activities in support of members, including delivering an extensive programme of innovative meetings and events, promoting and disseminating research and good practice in immunology, translational medicine and vaccination, and engaging with learned societies and other partners in pursuit of shared goals.

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Person specification
Essential skills and experience
* At least two years’ experience in an events organisation/management role
* Experience helping to organise conferences with a relevant proven track record of delivery
* Able to show a broad understanding of academic/scientific organisations
* Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, with travel within the UK and overseas as required
* Ability to identify priorities, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines
* Ability to spend within budgets
* Experience of customer service provision
* Strong level of IT literacy (proficiency in MS Office)
* Strong communication skills

  Desirable skills and experience
* Experience managing abstracts systems and poster sessions

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Working arrangements
This role is part time (0.6FTE), and offered on a fixed term basis for 18 months. You will be office based unless working on site at events as required. Please note that occasional overnight stays may be required; in particular, you must be available for the duration of Congress, which will require a residential stay from 4-8 December 2017 in Brighton

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How to apply:

For more information on how to apply, and a full job description, please visit our website. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to all applicants individually. Successful candidates will be contacted by 30 January. Interviews will be held on 3 and 6 February.