Business Development & Events Coordinator – London

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore law firm is seeking a Business Development & Events Coordinator in London. This permanent role focuses on managing and producing high-quality events, requiring skills in project management, vendor negotiation, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have experience in law firms or similar sectors and a passion for event execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in event production and vendor negotiation is essential.
• Strong communication skills, able to manage senior stakeholders' expectations.
• Organizational skills to handle multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of in-person and hybrid events.
• Project manage virtual events and provide technical support.
• Draft budgets and conduct post-event evaluations.

Skills

Event production

Vendor negotiation

Logistics

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Home Business Development & Events Coordinator – London

Business Development & Events Coordinator – London

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 08/06/2023

A leading offshore law firm is hiring a Business Development & Events Coordinator to join their team in London. The role involves working with key stakeholders to support the firm's events, including client seminars, webinars, and in-house activities. The position reports directly to the Head of BD within the global BD and marketing team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of in-person events across the firm, ensuring high quality.
• Project manage virtual and hybrid events, collaborating with internal and external speakers.
• Conduct pre-event tests with speakers and provide support for virtual platforms.
• Research and advise on costs for corporate hospitality.
• Develop best practice checklists for event processes.
• Provide training and coaching to staff involved in event administration.
• Draft event budgets and seek approval from partners, ensuring clarity on costs and ROI.
• Gather post-event feedback and conduct debriefs to evaluate success.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in event production, vendor negotiation, and logistics.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of managing senior stakeholders' expectations.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams such as facilities, IT, and finance.

Note: Only candidates with relevant experience in Law Firms, Accountancy Firms, Management Consultancies, Property/Construction Firms, Financial Services Firms, or high-profile Associations/Agencies will be considered. Applications outside these sectors will not be accepted.

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