Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Events & Marketing Coordinator on a full-time permanent basis
Culture and Environment
Step into a role where your potential is championed and your success is celebrated. Our client offers more than just a job, it's a chance to become part of a vibrant, energised team within a workplace designed to inspire. Think striking interiors, modern innovation, and a buzzing atmosphere where ideas flow freely.
From day one, you’ll receive in-depth training and support, ensuring you’re fully equipped to thrive. Collaboration and personal development are at the heart of their culture, with a strong focus on helping you grow, succeed, and feel truly valued. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and your career can flourish… this is it
Personality
Are you the go-to person when things need to run like clockwork even under pressure? Do you thrive on tight deadlines, obsess over the details, and bring creative flair to everything you do? If so, we want YOU!
We’re on the hunt for a driven, detail-savvy Events Planner who can juggle timelines, think outside the box, and deliver unforgettable experiences with confidence and style. If you’ve got the passion, precision, and creative spark to make every event extraordinary, this is your moment.
Step into a role where your talent will shine!
Package and benefits
* Monday to Friday – 8:30am – 5:00pm
Pension
* 3% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution, 1% tax relief, pensions advisor to visit the site twice a year
Healthcare
* All employees are entitled to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme from day one, providing a free 24hr confidential helpline on various issues.
* On completion of the 6-month probationary period, healthcare cash plan is available
Holiday Entitlement
* 23 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays. After 3 years’ service this increases to 24 days plus BH and at 6 years’ service it increases again to a maximum of 25 days plus BH.
* After completing 6-month probationary period, all employees are entitled to up to 5 days unpaid annual leave in addition to their paid allowance. This is pro-rata in the first part year, following probation.
Life Assurance
* 2x annual salary
Free onsite parking
Incredible core company values
Job Role:
* Planning and coordinating event logistics for all trade shows and exhibitions
* Coordinating with event organisers, suppliers and ensuring that everyone is briefed
* Updating calendars, project management system and schedules for the events team
* Producing monthly personal reports on own monthly activity, campaigns including the results of these
* Planning and communicating advertising schedules and additional marketing bookings
* Creating PIMs spreadsheet including creation of product codes, barcodes to Stage 1 to enable a PO to be raised by Procurement
* Managing banner inventory for event support via our project management system
* Coordinating sending event banners and the return of same and putting them back into stock
* Taking responsibility for company Merchandise, checking stock each week & liaising with procurement when products need re-ordering
* Ensuring content is kept up to date at all times
* Managing product launch uploads with support from wider team
* Acting as a brand guardian ensuring any marketing content is consistent
* Taking part in regular department meetings for both online and offline marketing plans
* Researching & coming up with topic ideas for YouTube, Podcast, Social Media etc
* Assisting with monitoring the marketing inbox
* Planning and implementing marketing campaigns – helping developing online and offline marketing campaigns that will suit both B2B and B2C audiences
* Campaign idea planning & implementation and budget creation
Skills and experience:
* 3-5 years solid experience in events and marketing or a in a similar role
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Excellent written and communication skills
* Ability to work closely with all departments and third parties
* Strong attention to detail with a creative approach
* Strong Project Management skills
* Good knowledge of MS Office, including excel
Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting for Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process.