About the Blavatnik School of Government
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners.
What we offer
The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have a regular events calendar that are designed to appeal to all, including our Christmas and summer parties.
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days’ annual leave
- Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
- Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- Opportunities for hybrid working (typically 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely)
More information about working at the School can be found on our website.
About the role
The role supports the delivery of a high-quality programme of development, donor stewardship and alumni engagement events, helping to strengthen relationships with the School’s supporters and wider community. A key focus will be coordinating meetings and events for the School’s International Advisory Board and Dean’s Circle, alongside donor visits, roundtables and other engagement opportunities that showcase the School’s research, teaching, students and global impact.
Working closely with development, alumni relations and communications colleagues, you will coordinate event planning, invitations, attendee communications and logistical arrangements, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience for participants. You will also support a programme of national and international alumni events marking the School’s 15th anniversary in 2027, as well as the annual graduation celebration.
The role also involves maintaining accurate event and engagement records, supporting event evaluation and assisting with prospect identification activities, while ensuring information is handled appropriately and confidentially.
About you
You will have experience of coordinating events from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation, including managing invitations, registrations and attendee communications. Excellent organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage several activities simultaneously will be essential, alongside a commitment to delivering a high-quality service.
You will bring strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with senior colleagues, alumni, donors and external stakeholders. You will also have strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and demonstrate discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential information.
Application process
Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria in your own words, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK time) on 16 November 2026.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 30 November 2026.
