Overview
We are looking for an Event Coordinator to join our Rapport team, based in Manchester. You will be part of a large and diverse team that supports our client: a Fortune Global 500 company, where excellence and creativity are the norm every single day. You will play a key role in helping our customers to have the best events planning experience, right from the enquiries stage up to the planning and the event day.
Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, office based 5 days per week 8-5pm, flexible hours, depending on client and event needs and regional travel will be required.
Responsibilities
* Being the first point of contact for our hosts, bookers, and guests
* Providing a warm and informative welcome, introducing the area and facilities available to key stakeholders
* Assisting with the coordination and production of all assigned meetings and events
* Coordinating the planning and delivery of all aspects for an event
* Taking ownership for each event from the initial enquiry, availability, and diary management, through to the delivery and follow-up of all bookings
* Working in partnership with all other service providers to develop and deliver events successfully
* Overseeing the day-to-day event management for all event activity
The ideal candidate
* Share our Rapport values: Create Rapport, Be Brilliant, Innovative Spirit, Walk Tall and Stronger Together
* Ideally, have a minimum of two years of reservations and event organisation experience, with great understanding of event space setup styles
* Be proficient in business administration, with strong time management and attention to detail
* Have excellent interpersonal skills on all levels
* Be able to work both independently, and in a team environment
* Possess strong Microsoft Office skills
Benefits
* Financial Freedom: Enjoy exclusive travel and grocery discounts, plus life assurance and cash rewards
* Secure Your Future: Contributory pension scheme
* Health Matters: Wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and digital GP services
* Thrive Personally & Professionally: Learning and development opportunities to elevate your career
* Celebrate Excellence: WOW Awards for outstanding contributions
* Give Back to Community: One paid day off annually to support a cause you’re passionate about
Why Rapport? Our people come first, and we are committed to developing you and offering a number of professional and personal development opportunities. We support diversity and inclusion and provide mental and physical wellbeing initiatives for our teams. Rapport is a Disability Confident Employer with partnerships to provide opportunities for people with disabilities.
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