Event Co-Ordinator - Design
Epping, Essex
£27k
We’re recruiting for a dynamic and passionate Junior Events Coordinator to join a leading live events and media company with a portfolio of award-winning exhibitions. This junior role is ideal for someone with some experience in live events or exhibitions (internship or first paid role) who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and wants to support the smooth delivery of large-scale consumer events.
You will work closely with the Operations Manager and cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Sponsorship, and Creative to help deliver engaging, high-profile live events. This role offers the opportunity to grow your career in event planning and delivery, supporting everything from feature installations and sponsor activations to logistics and on-site operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the end-to-end planning and delivery of large-scale exhibitions, including managing internal and external logistics
* Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, venue teams, and internal departments to ensure smooth event delivery
* Assist in managing feature areas, sponsor activations, and show infrastructure with attention to design, branding, and budget compliance
* Help track budgets, invoices, and maintain accurate event documentation and schedules
* Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Sponsorship teams to ensure all elements align with the overall event vision and branding
* Assist with on-site event build, including managing contractors and responding to real-time operational issues
* Support the coordination of show assets, including signage and furnishings, ensuring timely delivery and installation
* Maintain clear records of suppliers, contacts, schedules, and budgets
What You’ll Bring
* Some previous experience in live events or exhibitions (paid or internship)
* Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and workstreams simultaneously
* Strong attention to detail and a creative eye for design and presentation
* Excellent communication skills with confidence to liaise with internal teams and external suppliers
* Proactive, reliable, and passionate about delivering high-quality events
* Willingness to travel and work on-site at UK venues, including occasional weekends
* Comfortable working within a structured operations environment and collaboratively across teams
What’s In It For You?
* A supportive, collaborative, and creative working environment
* Opportunity to work on high-profile consumer events within the design and lifestyle sector
* Exposure to cross-platform media and live event production
* Opportunities for personal development and career progression
* 25 days holiday plus an additional birthday day off
* Medical cover and pension contributions
* Fun company culture with social events and team activities
Passionate about events and just forging your career in the industry? Then this role is for you!