University Arena Event Manager

Events at the University of Worcester are a key driver of the University’s growth strategy and play an important role in raising its public profile. This is an exciting opportunity to join the University Arena’s Events Team to deliver all aspects of the event management function at one of the UK’s leading inclusive venues.

The University Arena Events Manager plays a central role in delivering a diverse programme of internal and external events, contributing directly to the University’s reputation, income generation and community engagement.

Reporting to the Arena Operations & Engagement Manager, the postholder will be responsible for maximising sales and bookings by proactively developing new business, building client relationships, and managing all event enquiries from first contact through to completion. With joint responsibility for planning and executing events, the postholder will be the pivotal link to the client, undertaking a range of event coordination and management duties to ensure events are carefully planned, safely managed and expertly delivered. The role includes managing and motivating a team of staff, including Stewards and Event Delivery Managers.

Highly professional, organised, personable and driven, the successful candidate will couple excellent planning skills with the ability to ‘think on your feet’ as events unfold. Strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to multi-task and prioritise.

The postholder will work 37 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern (5 of 7 days), including evenings and weekends. Flexibility is a key part of this role, offering variety in your working week and the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of high-profile events. In return, we offer a supportive team culture, time off in lieu for additional hours, and the chance to be part of a workplace that values work–life balance as much as professional excellence.

What's in it for you?  

Annual incremental increase up to £37,174, with the opportunity to progress to £40,497 subject to performance and the university reward scheme Up to 36 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 41 total days after 5 years’ continuous service Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme In-house training and development support A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment 

For any informal queries about this vacancy please contact April White (Arena Operations & Engagement Manager) at [email protected].

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). 

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 05 Jan 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £30,805 to £37,174 per annum