Conference and Events Operations Coordinator

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer

Cycle to Work

Season Ticket Loans

Eyesight testing

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Royal Holloway University of London is seeking a Conference and Events Operations Coordinator to join the Catering and Conferences Department in Surrey. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering a diverse slate of events with a strong emphasis on customer service and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will work closely with Operations Managers to ensure smooth pre-event preparation, on-site delivery and post-event wrap-up, including supporting catering outlets during

Qualifikationen

• Excellent organisational and communication skills are required.
• Experience in event planning, hospitality or a similar operational role is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and oversee preparation, set-up and delivery of a wide range of events (weddings, private functions, conferences, university events).
• Liaise with private and internal event organisers after handover from Sales Team and maintain high professional standards.
• Support internal hospitality requirements and provide cover in catering outlets during term time as needed.

Kenntnisse

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Jobbeschreibung

Conference and Events Operations Coordinator

Applications are invited for the post of Conference and Events Operations Coordinator in the Catering and Conferences Department.

We are currently recruiting for a Conference and Events Operations Coordinator to join our Conference and Events Operations team at Royal Holloway, University of London.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, proactive and customer‑focused individual to play a key role in delivering a first‑class experience for our conference and events clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with both private and internal event organisers following the handover of events from the Sales Team. You will help ensure that every event is thoroughly planned and prepared, paying exceptional attention to detail and maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout.

Working closely with the Conference and Events Operations Managers and Deputy Manager, you will help coordinate and oversee the preparation, set‑up and delivery of a wide range of events, including weddings, private functions, conferences and university events. You will also support internal hospitality requirements and wider operational activities, including providing cover in our catering outlets during University term time when required.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, a proactive approach to problem‑solving and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy, customer‑focused environment. Experience in event planning, hospitality or a similar operational role would be beneficial, particularly where attention to detail and delivering excellent customer service are essential.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed in the role and contribute to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Please note that the role will involve some evening and weekend working, particularly during our busy summer conference season from June to September. Time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided accordingly.

If you enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in delivering high standards and thrive in a varied and fast‑paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.

Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company Details

Company: Royal Holloway University of London

Salary: from £29,297 a year

Hours: Full‑time

Location: Surrey, TW20 0EX

Working pattern: On‑site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

Please quote the reference: 1026-352

Closing Date: 23:59, 6 November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Summary

Full‑Time, Permanent.

Essential requirements

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, a proactive approach to problem‑solving and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy, customer‑focused environment. Experience in event planning, hospitality or a similar operational role would be beneficial, particularly where attention to detail and delivering excellent customer service are essential.

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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