European Head Office of International Wellness Company are looking for an Event Coordinator to join their Milton Keynes team.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE BASED IN MILTON KEYNES, 3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE, 3 DAYS HOME.
Work with event owners to plan and execute event logistics for events across EUROPEAN markets. Create strong working relationships with venues and third-party partners to help bring the events to life. Organise staff activities.
Core Responsibilities
To plan and execute tour events for Europe ensuring expansion strategy across Europe is supported
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* Liaise with Market Development Managers on their plans for events in their regions of responsibilities
* Working closely with Wellness Advocates to plan and execute corporate sponsored events throughout Europe.
* Coordinating event plans to support the Market Development Managers for conferences and meetings including liaising with suppliers, notifying internal teams, collating Marketing/Events collateral and adhering to deadlines
* Work closely with all departments in order to facilitate a successful event.
* Researching venues for potential events and for any other requirement
* Assisting the team across a variety of events and marketing activities
* Helping the team to set up and execute events from 50 - 11,000 + attendees, across 29 countries in Europe on-site and representing the company
* Responsible for various large event assignments.
* General project management and administrative responsibility including venue booking, speaker liaison, travel and delegate management
* A variety of event admin support including, data entry, spreadsheet management
and general admin support
* Providing general day-to-day event support to the Senior Events Coordinator
Qualifications and Experience
* Strong communication, attention to detail, organising and planning skills.
* Ability to use initiative, demonstrate confidence and assertiveness when dealing with issues
* Ability to demonstrate innovation and good judgement/ problem solving skills when making decisions around event organisation and management
* Ability to take responsibility for tasks and see things through to the end
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Ability to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and a willingness to travel frequently and work evenings or weekends
* Ability to learn new systems and processes
* Intermediate level IT skills, especially in Excel, Word and Power Point
* Works well under pressure and tight deadlines
* Proactive, positive 'can do’ approach to tasks
* A good sense of humour