Job Title: Event Planner
Location: Egham, Surrey (Hybrid – 1 day onsite, 4 days remote)
Contract: 12 months
Hours: 37.5 per week
Summary:
We are looking for an Event Planner with experience supporting onsite and virtual conferences. The role involves coordinating end-to-end delivery of events, both within the UK and internationally. Candidates must be local to Egham and willing to travel as required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage full operational delivery of virtual events: registration setup, coordination with internal teams, and execution.
* Train partners on virtual event technologies, processes, and tools.
* Implement innovative ways to engage virtual audiences using event feedback.
* Drive operational efficiencies across high-volume virtual events.
* Coordinate with global conference teams on process improvements.
* Support special projects related to virtual event workflows.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Minimum 2+ years of professional experience (preferably in onsite/virtual conference support).
* Bachelor’s degree (mandatory).
* Strong proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); experience with Webex/Zoom preferred.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to manage senior stakeholders.
* Strong time management, detail orientation, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
* Valid passport; willingness to travel (Feb–June peak period).
Other Requirements:
* Must be local to Egham, UK.
* Hybrid schedule: 1 day onsite weekly.
* Full-time, 5 days a week.