Our client, a non for profit organisation based in Windsor, is looking to recruit an Events Coordinator to join their team.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Reporting to the Events Team, the Events Assistant position provides proactive administrative and organisational support, as required, to the Events team toward the efficient and effective delivery of the events portfolio
Working within a small but specialist team, the role provides an exceptional opportunity for learning across event planning and logistics, ideally suiting a recent graduate with an interest in a career in events or project management.
The position is Monday to Friday 9-5, 3 days a week from home and 2 in the office. They also offer excellent including 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, employee discount schemes, and ongoing training and development.
Duties include
Act as a first point of contact for events enquiries
Provide support with faculty - invitations, CVs, accommodation, travel
Assist with the management of the online event programme, general information and industry pages as directed
Registration processing as required
Assist with venue research and supplier liaison including; catering, transport and housing, social programme and transportation
Events market research
Assist with the creation and distribution of event materials, working with in-house departments as well as external suppliers and contractors
Registration support as necessary
Assist with communications activities including content on website pages, postings on social media and circulation of e-blasts and event platform notifications
On-site assistance as directed by supervisors - may include venues overseas
Skills/Experience
Exceptional communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and a high level of professionalism
Degree educated preferable
Ability to provide effective organisation and administrative support across multiple, complex, cross organisational groups and projects
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals
Strong organisational skills and experience or an interest in organising events
Experience of working to deadlines and resilient under pressure
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify potential problems and resolve them effectively and independently as possible
Proficient in the use of IT and online applications
Interested and proficient in the use of social media to market / promote activities
Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.
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