Accommodation coordinator

Travel Trade Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events and logistics company in Birmingham seeks an experienced Accommodation Coordinator. This role involves planning and managing accommodation for a major international sporting event in 2026, ensuring high-quality support across multiple hotels. Candidates should have experience in event operations and strong organizational skills. This is an 8-month fixed-term contract with a salary of £20,000 for the full term, offering hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event operations or travel planning.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing the overall accommodation plan.
• Maintain an accurate database of room assignments and occupancy levels.
• Act as the primary point of contact for event participants.
• Produce pre‑event and post‑event reports and evaluations.

Skills

Experience in accommodation services

Strong organisational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Flexibility regarding working hours

Job description

Leading events and logistics company passionate about delivering world‑class events are seeking an experienced Accommodation Coordinator to join their team in Birmingham. We are seeking an organised and proactive professional to support the planning, delivery, and operational management of accommodation for a major international sporting event taking place in 2026. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high‑quality, timely, and accurate support across multiple official hotels and designated facilities. This is an 8‑month contract offering a salary of £20k for the 8 months (£30k pro‑rata).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing the overall accommodation plan.
• Maintain an accurate database of room assignments, occupancy levels, arrivals/departures, and special requests.
• Act as the primary point of contact for event participants requiring accommodation support.
• Produce comprehensive pre‑event and post‑event reports and evaluations.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in accommodation services, event operations, hospitality, or travel planning.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in database tools, particularly Excel.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility regarding working hours when required.

The Package

• Fixed‑term 8‑month contract based in the Birmingham area (February 2026 – September 2026).
• Ideal for self‑employed events professionals who will invoice monthly.
• £20,000 contract value for the full 8‑month term.
• Hybrid working: Monday‑Thursday in the office, Fridays from home.

INTERESTED?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV! For any further information please call 0121 4509776 or email [e-mail]. If this role is not quite right, but you have Travel Industry experience and are keen to find a new opportunity, please do send your CV, we may have something else that could be perfect for you. Know someone else who might be interested in Travel Industry opportunities? Please share our details!