Event manager Wubbo Ockels School
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Are you an enthusiastic and results-driven professional with a passion for event management? Would you like to make a difference within the innovative research and education programme at the Wubbo Ockels School? Then this is your chance to start working as an Event Manager at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG)!
Event manager Wubbo Ockels School
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What are you going to do?
As an Event Manager, you are responsible for supporting and organizing a wide range of events for the School. You work together with the programme team, researchers, and colleagues to ensure that every event runs smoothly from start to finish.
A selection of your responsibilities:
- Setting up, planning, and coordinating events;
- Contributing ideas for creative concepts;
- Managing on-site execution: from setup to breakdown;
- Being responsible for incoming event requests and taking final responsibility during the events;
- Preparing scripts/run sheets, schedules, and budgets.
Who are you?
Job Requirements:
- You have at least 1–2 years of experience as an event manager.
- You are structured, stress-resistant, and able to maintain oversight, even during busy periods.
- You possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
- You are able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- You are flexible in terms of working days during the week.
Application
Will you become our new colleague?
If so, please send your CV and cover letter via the application button.
- Application deadline: Friday, March 13
- Invitations for interviews will be sent on Monday, March 16
- Job interviews will take place on Friday, March 20
The Rijksuniversiteit Groningen considers social safety to be important. We strive to be a university where staff and students feel respected and at home, regardless of differences in backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and identity. For more information, please also see our page on diversity policy: https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/policy-and-strategy/diversity-and-inclusion/
Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the NVP application code: https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/nl/sollicitatiecode
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
What can you expect from us?
- In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.382 up to a maximum of € 4.484 (schaal 08) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
- A temporary employment of 0.3 FTE from April 1 till end of June 2026. Invitations for interviews will be sent on Monday, March 16. Job interviews will take place on Friday, March 20.
Where will you be working?
At the University of Groningen (UG), you work at a broad top-class university that covers all fields of academia and technology. Support staff members offer a vital contribution to the effort made by lecturers and researchers toward the development of talent and a better, sustainable society. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.
University Services (US) is an engaged organization with over 1,250 staff members. Every day, we dedicate ourselves to creating an inspiring and sustainable academic environment in which students and staff can grow, collaborate, and reach their full potential. We support teaching, research, and operations in a progressive and collaborative way. From property maintenance to supporting the Board of the University, we proudly fulfil an important role at the University of Groningen as a facilitating and advisory service. Our services are wide-ranging and reach across the entire University. We work closely with faculties and other service units to support them as effectively as possible. If you would like to learn more about University Services, visit our website.
Through an interdisciplinary platform, the University of Groningen RUG aims to further strengthen the university’s societal impact. To achieve this goal, four Schools for Science & Society have been established. The Wubbo Ockels School for Energy and Climate (WOS) is one of these four Schools. The WOS is a network organization that brings together academic researchers from various disciplines and external partners, such as businesses and societal organizations, to collaborate on major societal challenges related to the School’s theme. The WOS motto is: “Together for a greener and fairer energy transition.”
You will be working in a small and energetic team based at the House of Connections at the Grote Markt.
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Application procedure
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.
The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.
We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.
We may schedule a second interview with you. This interview can be complemented with an assessment. We may also ask for references at this point.
After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen! Curious about what the onboarding process at the University of Groningen looks like? On our information page for new employees, you can read what to expect.
Interested?
Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.
Please add the following documents to your application:
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CV
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cover letter
Do you have any questions or need more information?
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Questions about the content of the job?
Lorenzo Squintani
Full Professor
L.Squintani@rug.nl -
Questions about your application process?
Nancy Clemencia - Lokai
Human Resources Adviser
n.f.clemencia-lokai@rug.nl
Information about applying
When scheduling meetings, we will take your schedule into account as much as possible.
The University of Groningen considers social safety important. We strive to be a university where staff and students feel respected and at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identity. For more information, see also our page about our diversity policy.
Acquisition is not appreciated.
Onze selectieprocedure volgt de richtlijnen van de NVP Sollicitatiecode
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