The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
Manchester Metropolitan University is proud to be in the second year of Atelier Connect Events, an internal event management company that will be staffed by students just like yourself. This position is specifically available to Event Management students with the objective of generating collaboration among students from levels 5 and 6. This opportunity will create informal mentoring, use the diverse knowledge of different year groups, foster peer support, and build a strong bond amongst event management students with the aim of executing successful and excellent events. The projects will be supervised and guided by events management academic and professional staff who will also provide mentorship throughout.
Successful students will begin the projects as generalists and have the chance to explore diverse areas of events management in varying roles which will include, but are not limited to:
- Project management
- Operations management
- Event project marketing
- PR and social media
- Administration and finance
By performing various duties you will have the opportunity to develop a versatile skill set and a comprehensive understanding of events management.
As part of the Atelier team you will be responsible for leading and assist each other in delivering events within and outside of the university, and supporting with stakeholder management, budgets, content and events operations. You will be involved with any live events that take place during the Atelier year, supporting the team in all aspects of operational delivery.
Further benefits to you include:
- A collaborative environment: You will have the chance to work alongside fellow events students and staff, benefiting from mentoring, teamwork and support throughout the Atelier year.
- Flexible and relevant work: Jobs4Students offers the living wage so you will be paid for an opportunity tailored to your studies, providing valuable industry experience that will enhance your CV.
- Job security: With a consistent contract, you can enjoy stability throughout the academic year.
- Campus convenience: The work is based on campus, offering easy accessibility and the opportunity to work in a vibrant, dynamic and cosmopolitan city like Manchester; all while fitting around your timetable.
- Knowledge expansion: This experience opens doors to further deepen your understanding of the events industry and your role within it; whether this means providing inspiration for your Research Project or encouragement to pursue a placement year.
Dates: October 2024 - July 2025 (Flexibility depending on student availability and project need)
Hours of Work: 8 - 16 hours per week, flexible around your studies and within Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, unless events/projects require otherwise
Location: Manchester Met University campus; Business School and Marketing Department.
There will be briefing prior to starting this role after an interview and successful shortlisting.