Event Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading live events and media company is seeking a passionate Junior Events Coordinator. This role involves supporting the planning and delivery of high-profile exhibitions, collaborating with various teams, and managing logistics. Ideal for someone starting their career in events, offering growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus an additional birthday day off

Medical cover and pension contributions

Fun company culture with social events and team activities

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in live events or exhibitions (paid or internship).
• Strong attention to detail and a creative eye for design and presentation.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site at UK venues, including occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end planning and delivery of large-scale exhibitions.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Help track budgets, invoices, and maintain accurate event documentation.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Creativity

Job description

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We’re recruiting for a dynamic and passionate Junior Events Coordinator to join a leading live events and media company with a portfolio of award-winning exhibitions. This junior role is ideal for someone with some experience in live events or exhibitions (internship or first paid role) who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and wants to support the smooth delivery of large-scale consumer events.

You will work closely with the Operations Manager and cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Sponsorship, and Creative to help deliver engaging, high-profile live events. This role offers the opportunity to grow your career in event planning and delivery, supporting everything from feature installations and sponsor activations to logistics and on-site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end planning and delivery of large-scale exhibitions, including managing internal and external logistics
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, venue teams, and internal departments to ensure smooth event delivery
• Assist in managing feature areas, sponsor activations, and show infrastructure with attention to design, branding, and budget compliance
• Help track budgets, invoices, and maintain accurate event documentation and schedules
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Sponsorship teams to ensure all elements align with the overall event vision and branding
• Assist with on-site event build, including managing contractors and responding to real-time operational issues
• Support the coordination of show assets, including signage and furnishings, ensuring timely delivery and installation
• Maintain clear records of suppliers, contacts, schedules, and budgets

What You’ll Bring

• Some previous experience in live events or exhibitions (paid or internship)
• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and workstreams simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and a creative eye for design and presentation
• Excellent communication skills with confidence to liaise with internal teams and external suppliers
• Proactive, reliable, and passionate about delivering high-quality events
• Willingness to travel and work on-site at UK venues, including occasional weekends
• Comfortable working within a structured operations environment and collaboratively across teams

What’s In It For You?

• A supportive, collaborative, and creative working environment
• Opportunity to work on high-profile consumer events within the design and lifestyle sector
• Exposure to cross-platform media and live event production
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression
• 25 days holiday plus an additional birthday day off
• Medical cover and pension contributions
• Fun company culture with social events and team activities

Passionate about events and just forging your career in the industry? Then this role is for you!