Education Centre Coordinator

Pernod Ricard USA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading spirits company in London is looking for an Education Centre Coordinator. This role involves managing brand experiences, coordinating events, and engaging with stakeholders to promote the Beefeater Education Center. Ideal candidates have strong event management skills, a proven ability to manage operations, and experience in budget planning, along with a comprehensive understanding of safety protocols. The position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days’ annual holiday

Employee pension

Share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage end-to-end event operations, including logistics and time management.
• Strong capability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in budget planning and aligning financial resources with event objectives.
• Ability to confidently host key stakeholders and deliver immersive experiences.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety protocols and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver exceptional brand experiences at the Beefeater Education Center.
• Coordinate all aspects of the Education Center operations, including logistics.
• Plan and manage budgets for local events and educational sessions.
• Oversee production of video and image content.
• Drive internal advocacy and engagement of the Beefeater Education Center.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget planning

Job description

Education Centre Coordinator

Education Centre Coordinator

Your Manager

Head of Architecture & Activation - Gins

Team

Marketing

Location

London

We operate a hybrid working approach, which allows you to manage your time between home and office.

Be part of something big

We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.

Here in the UK

In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:

• Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK market
• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business
• The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London

We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.

Your new team

This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.

Your unique contribution

Event & Operations Management

• Lead and deliver exceptional brand experiences at the Beefeater Education Center, from immersive brand storytelling and tastings for key stakeholders to comprehensive educational sessions and internal events. Oversee the full lifecycle of experiences—from planning and coordination to execution—ensuring every interaction reflects the brand’s history, personality, and premium standards.
• Coordinate all aspects of the Education Center operations, including logistics, accommodations, equipment setup, and contingency planning.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and compliance standards for all visits, events, and advocacy venues.

Budget & Resource Planning

• Plan and manage budgets for local events and educational sessions, aligning with stakeholders and ensuring cost efficiency.

Content & Brand Experience

• Oversee production of video and image content, guest management assets, and development of cohesive informational packages that support advocacy objectives.

Advocacy & Engagement & Traffic

• Drive internal advocacy and engagement of the Beefeater Education Center, actively promoting its use across internal teams and partner networks.

Collaboration & Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, partners, and the on‑site production team to ensure seamless collaboration and integration of experiences.
• Work closely with the Global Brand Ambassador and wider Beefeater brand team to guarantee consistent messaging and flawless execution of all initiatives.

Who you’ll be working with

You’ll work with a range of stakeholders including the Architecture & Activations Team, Comms team, Production team, market companies, key customers and external partners.

Your blend of talent

This position could be right for you if you have:

• Proven ability to manage end‑to‑end event operations, including logistics, accommodations, equipment setup, and time management. Skilled in multitasking and delivering seamless execution of internal sessions and select high‑profile events.
• Strong capability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Expertise in partner management and driving internal engagement through effective communication and collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience in budget planning, tracking, and aligning financial resources with event objectives. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to confidently host key stakeholders at the Brand Home, delivering immersive experiences that showcase the brand’s history, production process, and personality. Skilled in guiding tastings and engaging audiences through compelling storytelling that reinforces brand values and identity.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety protocols and compliance standards, ensuring all venues and production facilities adhere to regulatory and company guidelines.
• Ability to oversee video and image content creation, manage guest experiences, and collaborate closely with brand ambassadors to deliver aligned and impactful brand messaging.

Our mix of benefits

For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Our lifestyle benefits include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, season ticket loans, payroll giving and more!

You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers. We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee‑run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world through our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.

We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.

In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.

In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.

Job Posting End Date

2025-12-12

Target Hire Date

2026-03-02

Target End Date