Event Coordinator

Ark Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime for evening and weekend

Private medical insurance

Birthday off

Annual personal development allowance

Career progression

Job summary

Ark Recruitment in London is seeking an Events Coordinator to join a leading luxury floristry and event design business. Based on site in Battersea, you will manage premium events from enquiry to delivery, collaborating with the Head of Events and creative team to ensure flawless execution.

The role requires a floristry background (3 years+), strong client relationships and budgeting, with a salary of £35k-£40k plus bonus and overtime.

Qualifications

• Floristry background is essential.
• Experience in luxury events or weddings is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage events from initial enquiry through to successful delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, venues and suppliers.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, project timelines and budgets.
• Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Coordinate suppliers, transport, venue access and installation schedules.
• Attend client meetings and site visits.
• Manage onsite installations and event delivery.
• Resolve operational challenges quickly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and CRM records.
• Work closely with the creative and operations teams to deliver outstanding events.

Skills

Client relationship management

Event coordination

Budget management

Education

Floristry background

Job description

Location: Battersea, London (Full-Time, On-site)

Up to £40k DOE + bonus

We're recruiting for an Events Coordinator to join one of London's leading luxury floristry and event design businesses.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exceptional events for luxury brands, five-star hotels, private members' clubs and high-end weddings, managing projects from the initial enquiry through to successful delivery.

A background in floristry is essential for this role.

The Role

As Events Coordinator, you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of luxury events from enquiry through to completion. Working closely with the Head of Events and creative team, you'll prepare proposals, manage budgets, coordinate logistics and oversee onsite installations to ensure every event is delivered to the highest standard.

From intimate private dinners and luxury weddings to large-scale brand activations, no two projects are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage events from initial enquiry through to successful delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, venues and suppliers.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, project timelines and budgets.
• Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Coordinate suppliers, transport, venue access and installation schedules.
• Attend client meetings and site visits.
• Manage onsite installations and event delivery.
• Resolve operational challenges quickly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and CRM records.
• Work closely with the creative and operations teams to deliver outstanding events.

About You

You'll have experience managing events in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building strong relationships with clients.

You'll ideally have:

• A professional background in floristry (3 years +)
• Ideally experience within luxury events, weddings, hospitality or event styling.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience converting enquiries into confirmed business.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Outstanding communication and client relationship management abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with luxury brands, premium venues or high-end private clients would be highly advantageous.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• £35k-£40k basic salary depending on experience, plus bonus.
• Paid overtime for evening and weekend event work.
• Private medical insurance.
• Birthday off in addition to annual leave.
• Annual personal development allowance.
• The opportunity to join one of the UK's leading luxury floristry and event businesses.
• Genuine long-term career progression within a creative and supportive team.