Event Manager

CK Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Group is looking for a Scientific Bid and Grants Coordinator to support a leading global food brand on a contract basis. This role involves leading project activities, coordinating workshops, and assisting with bid writing. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in meeting and network event management preferably in the FMCG industry.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Preferred experience in IUK grant writing and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to project activities including communications and event coordination.
• Support with project administration tasks and bid writing.
• Conduct activities to build the network community.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Teamwork

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for an Scientific Bid and Grants Coordinator, to join a leading global food brand company, on a contract basis, until the end of the year.


Salary:

£20.94 per hour PAYE.


Scientific Bid and Grants Coordinator Role:

• Lead & contribute to project activities, such as meetings, preparation of communications i.e. newsletters, surveys, emails and network materials.
• Co-ordinate & contribute to workshops, events & meetings.
• Conduct activities to support with building the network community.
• Contribute to project administration tasks e.g. collating slides for project review meetings, chasing actions, collating metrics.
• Contribute to the identification of new grants competitions, scope projects and support with bid writing.

Your Background:

• Meeting & network event management experience ideally in the FMCG industry.
• Good communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Team player but can work on own initiative.
• Experience in IUK grant writing and/or project management for projects funded with IUK grants – preferred.
• Knowledge of food industry - preferred.

Company:

Our client is a world leader in food, confectionery and beverages. They operate in over 70 companies worldwide and currently have almost 100,000 talented employees working for them. They have a strong foundation of iconic brands, which makes them a very established company within the field. The client’s aim is to have a positive impact on the customers and the planet, while still ensuring business success.


Location:

This role is based at our clients site in Reading.


Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 144 408 in all correspondence.


Please note:

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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