Event Service Assistant (0.6 FTE)

University of Exeter - Commercial, Residential and Campus Services

Location:	Exeter
Salary:	£25,528 to £26,694
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 15th January 2026
Closes: 8th February 2026
Job Ref: Q12983

Salary Details
The starting salary will be from £25,528 up to £26,694 (Pro Rata) on grade (B) depending on qualifications and experience.

Package Details
Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme.

Event Exeter (FICS) Exeter Campuses
This role is a campus-based role.
This is a new 0.6 FTE time post and is available from Mon 2nd February on a permanent basis

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Event Exeter Team at the University of Exeter.

Summary of the role
This is an entry-level role, ideal for someone looking to start a career in events, hospitality, or customer service.
Working under the direction of the Event Operations Manager and within clearly established procedures, the Event Service Assistant provides both administrative and operational support for the planning and delivery of events across the University.
The role involves routine administrative tasks, event setup support, and customer service activities. The post-holder will gain hands-on experience across all stages of event delivery and will receive full training and supervision to develop skills within the events environment.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year (Pro Rata)
• flexible working hours
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information
For further information before applying, please contact:
Nick Blackhurst, Event Operations Manager
📞 01392 725219
📧 n.blackhurst@exeter.ac.uk