Event Coordinator

Events Coordinator

Salary: c£30,000

Market Leading brand

We are now recruiting for an experienced Events Coordinator to join a much loved publication and to be an integral member of the team in it's ongoing success.

The Client:

An award winning media, publishing and events company, with a growing portfolio of 30 live events covering design, interiors, lifestyle and construction. As well as being specialists in the events sector, the Company’s creative flare produces well established publications and a series of award-winning magazines and websites. You will be working on a household name brand with a rich history within the Architecture, Home and Design world.

The Role:

You will assist the Sales, Marketing, Sponsorship and Event Coordination team on the pre planning and delivery of each event – exhibitions, conferences and awards.

• Work on-site at each event managing the delivery of feature areas and cross show operations.
• Designing features and work with contractors (Stand builders, AV, electrics, flooring, furniture etc.) to bring concepts to life.
• Building relationships with our preferred contractors and liaising with them on a regular basis to ensure all feature areas and orders are being managed, and within budget
• Building and managing signage schedules, being aware of sponsorship deliverables, and overseeing installation on site.
• Sourcing content, building timetables, and chasing all assets, making sure Marketing have the correct information to publish online.
• Managing parts of the show budget and keeping this logged in Excel, raising POs for suppliers where necessary.
• Organising on site networking events including invitations, catering and any other related tasks.
• Working closely with the Production Team for each show, advising on placement of feature areas and following guidelines from the venue.
• Be part of brainstorming for new ideas on features and content at the show, taking a proactive approach to always think about ways we can develop

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a friendly, knowledgeable and reliable Events Coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. You will be a valued and respected member of the team. We have a very welcoming and open attitude and your ideas/input will be highly regarded.

• To be able to manage problems as they arise whilst keeping calm and remaining professional
• To have experience in creating PPT presentations that can be used for sponsorship
• Experience in using SketchUp and Photoshop would be helpful to this role
• A relationship builder
• A strategic and proactive thinker and planner
• Organised with an eye for detail
• Remaining calm under pressure
• Problem solving

Other Benefits:

• Make you feel like part of a family
• Know your name – you’re not just a number here
• Encourage you to develop your skills, strengths and career
• Recognise your contribution and hard work
• You will get to work with teams running some of the best brands in the industry
• Make sure you’re never bored
• Make sure you have fun – because we do have fun