Opportunity: Events Manager for the International Tennyson Society

🎓Postgraduate/ECR Volunteer Opportunity:

Events Manager for the International Tennyson Society 📚

Are you a postgraduate or early career researcher with a passion for 19th-century literature or history? The International Tennyson Society, founded in 1960 by Sir Charles Tennyson and boasting a global membership, is seeking a volunteer Events Manager to help bring its prestigious events to life.

🗓 What You’ll Do:
Coordinate three key annual events that honour the life and legacy of Alfred, Lord Tennyson:

• A Weekend Conference in May
• The August Memorial Service in Lincolnshire
• The Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Poets’ Corner, Westminster Abbey, in October

This role averages around 4 hours per month and is a fantastic opportunity to gain high-level organisational experience while working flexibly around academic commitments. Mentorship provided.

💡 Why Apply?

• Gain invaluable experience in running a renowned literary society
• Build academic networks and connections with leading scholars
• Help shape and promote the Society’s Global Tennyson Talks – a virtual international lecture series
• Enjoy occasional opportunities to introduce esteemed speakers at Global Tennyson Talks
• Keep abreast of current academic debates

📱 Experience with social media is a plus – help us share Tennyson’s legacy with the world!

📅 Term: Initial appointment for three years. All expenses covered.

📍 Remote-friendly, with travel to key events in the UK

This is a unique opportunity to become actively involved in the world of literary heritage and global scholarship.

Interested?

• Take a look at the society website for more information

• Send your CV with a cover-letter outlining your interest in the role to Professor Valerie Purton at: vpurton@hotmail.co.uk.
• Closing date: 31^st December 2025.