Christmas Co-ordinator - Fixed Term Contract
Roseburn St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5PJ
Elior Stadia – Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More
Scottish Gas Murrayfield is one of Scotland’s most iconic venues, delivering world-class events all year round. We are looking for a driven and organised Events Executive to support the planning, sales and delivery of our Christmas events programme.
This fixed‑term role focuses on creating, selling and delivering a memorable Christmas offering, including party nights, private festive events and corporate celebrations.
You will play a key role across the full event lifecycle – from generating enquiries and converting sales, through to coordinating suppliers and ensuring seamless event delivery.
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7 | 37.5 Hours Per Week – Fixed Term Contract until 18 January 2027
Responsibilities
* Support the promotion and sale of Christmas party nights and private festive events.
* Respond to inbound enquiries and convert them into confirmed bookings.
* Proactively generate new business through outreach, networking and client engagement.
* Prepare proposals, quotations and contracts tailored to client requirements.
* Work towards and support delivery of revenue targets for the festive season.
Event Planning & Coordination
* Plan and coordinate all aspects of Christmas events from confirmation through to delivery.
* Liaise with internal teams (operations, catering, marketing) to ensure smooth execution.
* Develop event schedules, function sheets and operational briefs.
* Ensure all event details are captured accurately and communicated effectively.
Administration & Reporting
* Maintain accurate records of enquiries, bookings and client interactions within the CRM system.
* Track sales performance and support reporting on revenue and conversion.
* Maintain strong organisation of event documentation and timelines.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience in events, sales, hospitality or a customer‑facing role.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Confident working with clients and delivering a high level of service.
* Commercially aware with an interest in sales and revenue generation.
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
* Experience delivering large‑scale or seasonal events (e.g., Christmas parties, corporate events).
* Knowledge of venue or event operations.
* Experience coordinating suppliers and event logistics.
* Familiarity with CRM systems.
What We’re Looking For
* Proactive and hands‑on.
* Creative and detail‑focused.
* Organised and able to juggle multiple priorities.
* Excited by both the sales and delivery side of events.
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during peak event times.
* Ref: 6445
Benefits & Perks
* A unique opportunity to lead and deliver a high‑profile Christmas events programme.
* Work at one of Scotland’s most iconic venues.
* Gain end‑to‑end experience across sales and event delivery.
* Be part of a fast‑paced, collaborative and energetic team.
* Free, tasty meals – Enjoy nutritious food on us while you work.
* Flexible working – including part‑time roles.
* 28 days of holiday, 31 days after two years.
* Paid volunteering days.
* Career development and learning opportunities.
* Pension schemes and life assurance.
* Exclusive discounts on entertainment, leisure and travel.
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