Events Coordinator Location: Poole, Dorset – Office Based Salary: £26,910 - £29,320 per annum DOE Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours, week days This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading IT services provider that places excellence, people and customers at the centre of its vision. With offices across the country, events and activities are arranged to help maintain a happy and motivated company culture. This varied role involves preparing supplier information summaries, tracking costs, planning and smooth running of social and networking events as well as purchasing merchandise and gifts. Working closely with others in the Operations team, and across the company, there will be a mix of routine and one-off activities for employees, as well as engagements that promote the company brands at external industry and university events across the country. Responsibilities: This is a support role, with structured training and procedures to follow, helping the company provide a leading choice experience for employees, clients and applicants alike. Duties may include: * Company funded weekly sports and social activities * Ensuring bookings are made on time, and at the best prices, and participation of events is monitored to ensure value for money with accurate tracking in the finance systems * Researching venues and suppliers, summarising information and costs for easy comparison * Gift and merchandise research and purchasing * Employee engagement activities and events (office lunches, drinks, celebrations) * Liaising with key stakeholders to assist with organising wider company events such as the Summer and New Year parties, taking detailed instructions, working to tight briefs organising suppliers, negotiating on pricing and coordination of the suppliers and attendees at events to ensure maximum enjoyment for all * Assisting with the set-up of engagement activities at external sales and university events across the UK to help promote Dorset Software IT Team Services and Careers opportunities * As part of the Operations team, support a range of facilities and travel tasks as required Skills and Experience * Enjoy working closely with others * Good at working within the scope of structured procedures and instructions * Excellent attention to detail, eager to work accurately and to high standards * Proactive with strong organisation and prioritisation skills * Experience of building supplier relationships * Very strong verbal and written communication skills * Minimum of 1-2 years in a customer service-based role * Able to perform physical moving of equipment Benefits: * Flexible working hours * Free parking * Casual dress code * Company pension scheme * Shower and changing facilities * Complimentary drinks, snacks and fresh fruit * Regular subsidised sporting and social activities and events * A healthy balance between a strong work ethic and a life outside of work * A supportive and productive company culture and great colleagues! About Us Dorset Software is a leading provider of bespoke business applications, development consultancy and IT support services. The company has a friendly working environment, offering growth for employees to fulfil their potential. We offer flexible working hours and have a great work life balance, understanding our employee’s desire to have a rewarding career and personal life. If you think your values align, please click on APPLY and send a copy of your CV and covering letter. No agencies please