University Relations & Event Senior Specialist

Job Title: EMEA University Relations & Event Senior Specialist (Bank of America)

Job Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours/Shifts: Full Time, 37.5 hours/week

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Committed, engaged, and inspired, we feel a real sense of belonging, and all have one thing in common: a real passion for talent. Become part of this world and make a difference with us.

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The Role:

Operating under the HR Talent Acquisition organisation, the Talent Attraction, Recruitment Marketing & Diversity team is responsible for creating effective attraction and sourcing strategies inclusive of diversity partnerships, marketing, branding, job boards and technology. Working closely with the Head of Talent Attraction and Talent Acquisition recruiters, your role as University Relations Specialist will be responsible for reviewing, planning, and executing a university marketing and events strategy across EMEA.

Key Accountabilities:

University Strategy

• Lead on strategy, planning and delivery of internal and external Junior Talent events and on-campus marketing initiatives ensuring brand consistency across all channels, including and in particular firmwide events
• Develop and maintain relationships with careers services and university contacts
• Collaborate with EMEA campus recruiters and business stakeholders to ensure effective communication of campus recruitment activity. This includes preparation and presentation of briefing materials, process documents and guidelines for events and marketing activities
• Track and monitor event and sponsorship spend
• Lead the annual university review – a data set to measure success of target school activity
• Facilitate focus groups with intern and graduate population to gather student data on perceptions and trends
• Will be required to present and represent Bank of America at various events whether virtual or in person

Other Marketing and Attraction may include:

• Owning and maintaining process documentation of the team and introducing, mentoring new joiners
• Manage marketing collateral preparation and proofing to ensure consistent messaging and accuracy of materials distributed on campus
• Liaise with external vendor to manage inventory of marketing materials
• Liaise with internal partners such as corporate communications, marketing, legal and compliance to gain required approval for materials where necessary
• Communicate marketing updates, trends and successes with stakeholders
• Support the planning and delivery of pre-university and first year pipeline programmes and other diversity events and initiatives that take place throughout the year
• Develop relationships with external organizations and interbank groups
• Collaborating with the Diversity Programmes Team on Apprentice marketing campaign
• May be involved in programme organisation support, e.g. Spring Insight Week or Future Prospects

Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of the graduate landscape, campus recruitment process and campus marketing needs
• An ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and partners, including the ability to liaise with and influence at all levels to agree a change of direction or new process
• The ability to work as a team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, flexible and collaborative work environment
• Demonstrated business acumen and experience in financial or professional services
• Excellent project management, communication and presentation skills
• Proven commitment to excellent client service
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Excellent organisation and communication skills, and experience of presenting to senior clients/stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied work

Why AMS?

At AMS, we recognise the value of different perspectives and experiences in prompting innovation, sparking creativity, and solving problems.

We come from every walk of life, and our culture is open and inclusive. Our people enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and being trusted to work their way. We offer you career opportunities in every direction you want to explore. It’s our world but you can do it your way.

We offer:

• Full training and support
• High value and challenging work
• A vibrant, diverse, and collaborative culture
• Flexible working
• A competitive reward and benefits package*
• The opportunity to embark on a recruitment career with one of the world’s leading recruitment companies

*Details may vary slightly depending on your location, local labour law, etc.

Our culture of inclusion and belonging.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and all aspects of employment are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [email protected] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.

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