Event Operations Coordinator — Weddings & Conferences

Royal Holloway; Egham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training & Development opportunities

Pension scheme with generous employer"

Cycle to Work & Season Ticket Loans

Eyesight testing support

Free parking

Job summary

Royal Holloway, University of London, is seeking a proactive Conference and Events Operations Coordinator to join the Operations team in Egham, Surrey. You will liaise with private and internal event organisers after handover, ensuring thorough planning and delivery of weddings, conferences and university events with exceptional attention to detail and professionalism.

The role involves coordinating preparation, set-up, delivery, and supporting internal hospitality requirements, including

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning, hospitality or a similar operational role.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with private and internal event organisers after handover from Sales Team.
• Ensure events are thoroughly planned and prepared with high attention to detail.
• Coordinate and oversee preparation, set-up and delivery of weddings, private functions, conferences and university events.
• Support internal hospitality requirements and catering outlets during university term time when required.
• Provide cover in catering outlets during peak periods.
• Collaborate with Conference and Events Operations Managers and Deputy Manager to deliver a seamless experience.

Skills

Event planning

Hospitality

Customer service

Job description

Royal Holloway, University of London, is seeking a proactive Conference and Events Operations Coordinator to join the Operations team in Egham, Surrey. You will liaise with private and internal event organisers after handover, ensuring thorough planning and delivery of weddings, conferences and university events with exceptional attention to detail and professionalism.

The role involves coordinating preparation, set-up, delivery, and supporting internal hospitality requirements, including