Event Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality design is seeking a dynamic Event Co-ordinator to support their Event Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the exciting world of international events, from planning to execution. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, self-motivated, and calm under pressure, ensuring successful events that meet high standards. This position promises career progression and the chance for overseas travel, making it perfect for those looking to advance in event management.

Qualifications

• Experience in event administration and coordination is essential.
• Understanding of budgeting and commercial awareness is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events with external stakeholders and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Manage event budgets and identify revenue growth opportunities.

Skills

Event Coordination

Budgeting

Stakeholder Engagement

Microsoft Office

Event Administration

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

E-marketing systems

Keynote

Job description

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Sleeper Media –the leading media company in hospitality design – is seeking an Event Co-ordinator to support the Event Manager with the end-to-end event planning and on-site execution of the AHEAD Awards and Sleeper Sessions.

Therole presents a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic media company, catering for an exciting, vibrant industry with the opportunity for career progression and overseas travel.

We are the leading media brand in the international hospitality design industry. We create world-class events and magazines, serving an audience of highly influential creatives who deliver incredible hospitality experiences for their guests around the world.

Our products live up to the high expectations of the people who design and develop hotels across the globe – from the coolest new boutique properties to the highest levels of luxury.

This role will suit someone who is looking to progress their career in international event management.

The ideal candidate will be:

Highly organised Comfortable handling everything from scripts to speaker liaison, travel schedules to table plans, all whilst maintaining impeccable attention to detail.

Self-motivated Equally capable of working independently, as part of a team, and with our many trusted partners around the world. Initiative is key in this role.

Calm under pressure Our events often fall close together and as always, there will be last minute changes. Composure and professionalism are a must.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Event Manager, the Event Co-ordinator will carry out a variety of tasks, ensuring our reputation for delivering high quality events across the globe is maintained.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Event Co-ordinationWorking with the Sleeper team and external stakeholders to ensure the successful creation, formation and delivery of our events.

Event ProductionWorking with production companies, hotels, host venues and other stakeholders to produce our events to the highest standards.

Stakeholder EngagementEnsuring that the expectations of our sponsors and guests are met whilst maintaining the integrity of our events.

Budgetary PlanningWorking with the Event Manager to manage and maintain event budgets. Working to identify and deliver revenue growth.

Guest LiaisonCommunicating essential information to guests, requesting assets and handling day-to-day enquiries.

Venue LiaisonVenues, hotels, and suppliers. Working with them to produce the event. Researching new venues for future events.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office

•Educated to GCSE level or above

•Have previously worked in an events environment

•Experience of event administration

•An understanding of budgeting and commercial awareness

•Able to sustain performance under pressure

•Be willing and able to undertake overseas travel (non-negotiable).

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

•Previous experience working within an international environment

•Experience of working with awards schemes and / or conference programming

•Familiarity with e-marketing systems

•Experience of working with Keynote

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

•Enthusiastic, adaptable, self-motivated and keen to learn

•Meticulous attention to detail

•Dynamic individual with an ability to think fast and able to deal with customer needs at very short notice

•Capable of working alongside others and adapting to new challenges

•Willing to assist and support colleagues unprompted to promote the overall growth of the business

•Keen to build an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industries we work in.