EVENT COORDINATOR

My client is based in Guildford and is looking for an Event Coordinator to work within a busy growing events business. The team run large-scale exhibitions throughout Europe and smaller events for their clients.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the management team when required on all events
• Work to event timelines ensuring all deadlines are met and to the highest quality.
• Regularly communicating with customers to ensure they are delivering exceptional customer service and contact throughout the journey of the event
• Establish and build strong relationships with key suppliers such as production companies and venues, using your negotiation skills to get the very best value and quality
• Carry out internal tasks such as raising invoices, working with suppliers, credit control, data management.
• Exhibitor and Delegate liaison for any queries relating to the numerous events
• Work with the marketing team to expand current data for attendees, including approaching new delegates through various platforms.

Core competencies require:

• Excellent planning & organisational skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• An excellent communicator
• Strategic thinker
• Innovative and creative
• Customer focused

Normal working hours for this role will be 9am – 5.30pm Mon – Fri with the occasional Sunday or evening working a couple of times a year.  My client would consider hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 remote.

So if you are a team player, organised and creative and someone who can remain calm under pressure, this could be the role for you!