Course and Conference Officer - Heidelberg, Deutschland - European Molecular Biology Laboratory

European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Heidelberg, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Training

EMBL Heidelberg

As part of the Course and Conference Office, based at EMBL Heidelberg you will fulfil EMBL's mission to provide exemplary training for the life sciences, making the laboratory the leading meeting place for biologists in Europe.

Join the team that delivers a world-class programme of international conferences, courses and events, primarily onsite at the striking Advanced Training Centre (ATC).

The ATC is EMBL's purpose-built scientific conference and training venue, centred on a large auditorium, wet laboratories and computer-based training rooms and complete with social spaces designed to foster networking and collaboration.

We offer an international working environment with superb benefits and facilities for staff.

Course and Conference Officers are responsible for the end-to-end production of their own assigned conferences, courses and events, working in collaboration with scientific organisers, external clients or partners.

We're looking for a quick-learner with previous experience in event management, able to join us in Heidelberg between now and early summer.

A combination of skills for online and onsite events organisation is ideal.

Our team of 22 works from offices with views over the forest at our Advanced Training Centre but with a lot of flexibility in working patterns and onsite / remote working around the needs of the events programme.

Your role

Main functions:

International liaison with scientific speakers and trainers from invitation stage through to event reimbursement.
Control of expenditure on assigned events, and delegated responsibility for individual event budgets.
Monitoring of registration fee payments, processing of speaker expenses ensuring adherence to policy and administration of grant allocations.
Working with customer relationship management databases and other events software to manage event registration, reviews, abstracts and other processes.
Creation, population and upkeep of event websites via content management systems.
Coordination of event logistics including catering, technical, transport, international travel and accommodation.
Programming of nonscientific content of events: social and networking provision, offsite dinners, excursions etc.
Working with the CCO Marketing Team, the EMBL Strategy and Communications team, internal and external suppliers to produce marketing materials and execute campaigns for the events.
Onsite coordination of events.
Preparing financial and statistical reports following events and collating information for funders and partners.
Actively contributing to projects and work groups to advance the continuous development of the CCO.
Building and maintaining good relationships with internal and external partners, scientific organisers and service providers.
Administrative functions necessary to the post.

There will be an occasional requirement to work at evenings and weekends in support of the programme.

Closing date:
26 April 2023

Contract duration: 3 years (renewable)

Grading: 4

Reference number:
HD02366

are reliable and responsive in-house teams who operate to the highest standards.

An events marketing team, administrative support and financial management all sit within the CCO, freeing the events teams to focus on their projects.

We enjoy clear scientific leadership and direction at a senior level from our parent unit:
EICAT-External Training.

Do something meaningful

Join a culture of innovation
This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential. We are located in Heidelberg, a centre of learning and research in Germany with a lively international community.

Heidelberg is also a popular tourist destination with its attractive old town and its setting close to the Black Forest and the Rhineland Palatinate.

Enjoy lots of benefits
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Financial incentives:

Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, a pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances.

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Flexible working arrangements
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Certified training and continued development of your professional and personal skills.
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Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family.
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Generous time off:
30 days annual leave per year.
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Relocation package including installation grant (if required).
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Family benefits:
10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave and monthly family and child allowances

Benefits for non-German residents:

Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a_ _monthly non-resident allowance.

What else you need to know
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The contract duration is of 3 years, renewable to a maximum of 9 years. With clear progression