SSS Events Coordinator
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Commitment
- Full-time
- Salary
- £29,588-33,951/yr
- Posted
The Events Coordinator sits at the heart of Scottish Student Sport's varied calendar of inter-college and university sports competitions, working under the guidance of the Head of Competitions to enhance the provision of student sport. The postholder acts as a consistent point of contact between host venues, volunteers, officials, clubs, teams and partners, and is central to the planning, delivery and review of an ambitious calendar of over 100 events each academic year across 30 sports. While attendance at a selection of events is required, the bulk of on-the-day delivery remains the responsibility of volunteers. The role is well established within SSS and is hosted by the University of Edinburgh, with flexible working encouraged around regular visits to the SSS office at 48 Pleasance, Edinburgh.
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Head of Competitions to enhance the provision of student sport. The postholder will work alongside staff, committees, volunteers and partners to co-ordinate delivery of an ambitious calendar of sports events and competitions, spanning over 100 events each academic year across 30 sports.
- The Events Coordinator role is well established within the organisation and sits at the heart of SSS’ varied calendar of inter college and university sports competitions. The job is central to the planning and successful delivery of sports events and competitions, providing a consistent point of contact between host venues, volunteers, officials, clubs, teams and partners. The role is vital in the planning, delivery and review of events and whilst attendance at a selection of events is required the bulk of on-the-day delivery remains the responsibility of volunteers.
Benefits
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.