Commercial Events Coordinator

Eileen Richards Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Events Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of flagship events in the East Midlands. The ideal candidate will have strong event delivery experience, relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage budgets effectively. This role involves liaising with stakeholders and external contractors to ensure high-quality event execution. Additional benefits include generous holiday, wellness support, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Wellbeing support

Two paid volunteering days per year

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Driving licence to travel across the East Midlands.
• Experience in delivering events from conception to post-event evaluation.
• Ability to manage budgets and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Commercial Events in delivering major events.
• Lead network group events to enhance engagement.
• Research and propose innovative event topics.

Skills

Event delivery experience

Budget management

Supplier management

Relationship building

Effective communication

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Commercial Events Coordinator
Derby or Nottingham (with travel across East Midlands)
£26,500-£28,500

• Do you enjoy creating events that connect businesses and celebrate success?
• Are you confident working to deadlines and budgets while delivering outstanding experiences?
• Do you enjoy building relationships across multiple stakeholders and exploring new ideas to grow engagement?

The Company:

We are partnering with a well-established and reputable organisation seeking an Events Coordinator to join their Commercial Events team. In this role, you will support the planning and delivery of the organisation s flagship events while driving growth and engagement across sub-networks. This is a great opportunity for a forward-thinking, self-motivated individual with strong relationship‑building skills.

Role & Responsibilities of the Commercial Events Coordinator:

• Support the Head of Commercial Events in delivering major events and network activity across the East Midlands.
• Take the lead on network group events, ensuring growth in member and non-member engagement.
• Research, propose, and deliver innovative event and networking topics to enhance engagement and membership value.
• Explore collaborations across the region to enhance events, training, coaching, courses, and funding opportunities.
• Ensure all events are delivered to a high standard, meeting deadlines, budgets, and profit targets.
• Research and negotiate with new and exciting venues to attract attendees.
• Liaise with external contractors to secure cost‑effective, high‑quality services.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure event outputs meet organisational standards.
• Maintain strong day‑to‑day relationships with internal teams, members, and external clients.
• Use CRM, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint for collaborative event planning.
• Provide high‑quality administrative support, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Contribute to the review and evaluation of the events programme, recommending improvements.
• Uphold brand quality and organisational standards throughout planning and delivery.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate events with excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Carry out other activities aligned with the role as required.

About You as the Commercial Events Coordinator:

• Have a driving licence to travel across the East Midlands.
• Have demonstrable experience delivering events from conception to post‑event evaluation.
• Can manage budgets, work to deadlines, and deliver events to a high standard.
• Are skilled at managing suppliers and working with a diverse range of businesses, including sponsors and partners.
• Possess strong relationship‑building skills and can communicate confidently with internal teams, members, and external stakeholders.
• Are proactive, highly motivated, resilient, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Are flexible with working hours to meet the demands of the role.

Additional Benefits:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)

8% employer pension contribution

Wellbeing support including health plans, mental health support, discounts, and more

Birthday off plus extra leave after 5 and 10 years service

Life assurance

Agile working practices and dress‑for‑the‑day policy

Two paid volunteering days per year

Tax‑free childcare and Bike2Work schemes

Special leave for bereavement, dependants, and compassionate reasons

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition and engagement schemes

45p per business mile reimbursement (up to 10,000 miles)

Employee social events

Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.

While we aim to get back to all applicants, if you do not receive a response within 7 working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We look forward to hearing from you.