Question 1

What are the key responsibilities of the Commercial Events Coordinator?

Accepted Answer

The role involves end-to-end event coordination , including responding to enquiries, converting leads to bookings, planning logistics across venues like concert hall and theatre, on-site delivery support, invoicing, and gathering feedback. You'll collaborate with academic and cultural teams to ensure seamless scheduling. Explore more administration jobs at universities.

Question 2

What qualifications and skills are required?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need proven experience in event coordination across diverse venues, a can-do attitude for shaping workflows, excellent communication and stakeholder management , flexibility for office and on-site work, and willingness for light manual handling (training provided). Ideal for those thriving in fast-paced environments. Check higher ed career advice .

Question 3

How do I apply for this University of Oxford events job?

Accepted Answer

Applications are online: upload your CV and supporting statement addressing selection criteria with examples. Provide two referees. Quote Vacancy ID 185202 . Closing date is 12:00 noon on Friday 13 March 2026. Interviews week of 23 March 2026. Use our free resume template and free cover letter template for success.

Question 4

What is the salary and employment details?

Accepted Answer

Salary : £32,108 - £37,338 on Standard Grade 5. Contract : Permanent, full-time 36.5 hours. Location at Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities , Oxford. Benefits include contributing to a landmark launch, innovative role growth, and supportive team. View university salaries for comparisons.

Question 5

Why join the Schwarzman Centre team?

Accepted Answer

Be part of Oxford's exciting new cultural hub opening in 2025, shaping commercial events programmes from the ground up. Enjoy varied duties, innovation scope, collaborative environment valuing creativity and impact. Perfect for building lasting customer relationships. See similar higher ed admin jobs .

Question 6

What is the location and working flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Based at Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities , Radcliff Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, OX2 6GG. Role balances office planning with on-site event delivery, requiring flexibility and occasional evening/weekend work. Training for manual handling provided.

University of Oxford

Commercial Operations, Humanities Divisional Office, Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliff Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, OX2 6GG

"Commercial Events Coordinator"

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