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Join our client and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession.

Working for a national Association, this is a fantastic opportunity to join their in-house congress team based near Gloucester (hybrid working is possible). As part of their portfolio of events, they host the largest annual small animal veterinary conference in Europe with a globally renowned scientific programme alongside a significant exhibition.

The Events Administrator will play a key role in supporting a variety of elements across Congress including areas such as scientific programme and speaker administration, social programme logistics, registration and delegate administration, sponsorship and exhibition administration support and onsite delivery.

Skills and experience:

They are looking for a self-motivated individual with exceptional organisational skills that can demonstrate experience of working on complex projects. The successful candidate will have great attention to detail, ability to work to strict deadlines, work in a multi-tasking environment and possess excellent customer service skills. Experience in running events is desired but not essential if transferable skills can be proven. Proficient IT skills and quick to pick up and run with new technology.

The person:

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a busy office environment and demonstrate excellent communication skills. They will be results driven, strive to make a difference and enjoy a challenge. Exceptional organisational and time management skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential.

The candidate must be flexible to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and occasionally travel throughout the UK.

About our client:

They are a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, they work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research, and developing policy. Each year they deliver numerous education courses, host the largest small animal Congress in Europe, and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines.

This post is a full-time role working 40 hours in the Congress department and reports to the Event Manager.

Their reward package for this role includes a basic salary of circa £20,000 per annum, depending on experience, and employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.

They also offer:

• Holiday starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 28 days.
• Hybrid working for 2 days per week at home.
• Free onsite parking.
• Life assurance of 4 x annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and a network of mental health first aiders. Plus, Company sick pay, access to private medical insurance upon completion of 12 months’ service, occupational health service and annual flu vaccinations.
• A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel.

And they are:

• Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer for a charity or not for profit organisation.
• Committed to supporting sustainability in their work and in the veterinary profession. They have completed a certified carbon audit and are working towards Bronze accreditation with Investors in the Environment.

So, if you strive for excellence, take ownership of your work and demonstrate integrity in how you do it, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the organisation.

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