LECTURER IN EVENTS MANAGEMENT

at  Buckinghamshire New University

SALARY - £37,099 - £41,732

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

This exciting role within the School of Creative and Digital Industries is for a Lecturer in Event Management. We are looking for a candidate with experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Planning and delivering a wide range of events, including cultural events, corporate events, charity events, and/or other types of live events, from concept to completion.
• Event operations and experience design, with a successful track record of executing impactful events.
• The use of technology and software tools in the event design process, ensuring innovative and efficient event delivery.

• Teaching modules related to event planning, operations, experience design, and event production.

  You will be expected to teach at our High Wycombe campus

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact Dr Anahita Malek via email anahita.malek@bucks.ac.uk
All applications are to be made in full and online. All our hiring managers undergo inclusive recruitment training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

To be used in alignment with our Academic Charter and Career Pathways
Job Title: Lecturer in Event Management
School: Creative and Digital Industries
Grade: G
Location: Relevant School campus as advised, with travel to other campuses as required
Responsible to: Head of School / designee

EDUCATION:

• To undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and the associated student experience to the highest standards in accordance with the University’s requirements and the TEF.
• To undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including: module and course leadership; curriculum development; personal tutoring student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation.
• To achieve good student satisfaction – demonstrating ‘customer focus’ and achieving strong NSS results.
• Demonstrate inclusive practice in curriculum design and delivery. Work to eliminate attainment gaps.
• To contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and School.
• To support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities.
• To deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.
• To plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate digital technologies, including the use of IT and multimedia.
• To provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of your practice; use data and student feedback to identify opportunities to enhance the quality of your teaching and the outcomes for learners. Proactively work with colleagues in the School and across the University to share good practice, seek opportunities to enhance practice, and thereby demonstrably enhance the student experience and outcomes
• To undertake and promote cross disciplinary teaching to contribute to the success of the wider University.
• To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Relevant teaching experience in the UK or European HE sectors
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Proven experience of working effectively within teams
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Proven experience in dealing with students at HE level, writing teaching plans, course and programme management, curriculum development and validation
A/I
Ability to, or experience of, conducting research focussed on publishable outcomes or to develop high quality knowledge exchange projects.
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Course and module development experience
A/I

SKILLS

Excellent presentation skills
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Proficient Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
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Highly effective communication skills
I/A

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required
I/A
A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)
I/A
Behavioural INDICATORS

The Bucks Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:

• Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to improve customer services.
• Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.
• Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

JOB PURPOSE:

• To teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach, delivering a first-class student experience.
• To lead and undertake curriculum development, professional practice, enterprise activity, research and other forms of scholarly activity as outlined within the Bucks Academic Framework
• To be a team-player and contribute to the wider work of the School and wider University.

This exciting role within the School of Creative and Digital Industries is for a Lecturer in Event Management. We are looking for a candidate with experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Planning and delivering a wide range of events, including cultural events, corporate events, charity events, and/or other types of live events, from concept to completion.
• Event operations and experience design, with a successful track record of executing impactful events.
• The use of technology and software tools in the event design process, ensuring innovative and efficient event delivery.
• Teaching modules related to event planning, operations, experience design, and event production