Overview
Receptionist, Administrative Assistant / Event Administrator (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH)
| Job Reference: | 556 |
| Job Title: | Receptionist, Administrative Assistant / Event Administrator |
| Job Location: | Gateway House |
| Full-time/Part-time: | Full-time |
| Employee Weekly Hours: | 37.00 |
| Salary: | £24,685.00 – £28,031.00 |
| Closing Date: | 29/07/2026 |
Main duties and responsibilities
De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a strong focus on delivering quality teaching and learning and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. As a culturally rich university with a deep commitment to the public good, the DMU community strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive.
The Role
We're looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and highly organised administrator to join the DMU Venues team, providing vital event administration and hands-on support in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
In this varied role, you'll play a key part in coordinating our busy bookings calendar, managing a range of administrative tasks while working closely with colleagues and external clients.
This is a unique opportunity to join a small but passionate team responsible for coordinating room hire at The Venue and across campus, bringing to life a variety of events from conferences, dance shows, dinners, exhibitions and much more.
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive individual who has a positive, can-do attitude.
You'll be a confident communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders at all levels. With excellent organisational skills, you'll be able to manage a varied workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
You'll be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications and enthusiastic about adopting digital tools and technology to improve processes and deliver excellent service.
The standard working hours for this role are 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8:00am–4:00pm Friday. As part of a team delivering a diverse programme of events throughout the year, you'll also need the flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends to support operational requirements.
Interviews will take place week commencing 10th August 2026.
To view the job description and person specification click here
Contact
For more informaion about the role please contact Eleanor Ward, Commercial Manager on eleanor.ward@dmu.ac.uk
De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviors both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.
For general enquiries, please contact peopleservices@dmu.ac.uk
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