Event Planner

eTeam; Egham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management firm based in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced professional for a 12-month contract. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual event platforms. The individual will work onsite once a week at the Client Egham Facility, while the remaining days can be remote. Candidates should demonstrate a results-oriented mindset and possess excellent time management and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years professional work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual event delivery platforms.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site at the Client Egham Facility once a week and remotely the rest of the time.
• Manage tasks with little direction across multiple regions.
• Plan and deliver virtual events.

Skills

Results-oriented drive

Solid computer skills

Analytical skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Webex

Zoom

Job description

Job Description

Duration 12 months

Once a week in the Client Egham Facility rest 4 days remote.

• Minimum 2+ years professional work experience.
• Results-oriented drive and a solid work ethic.
• Solid computer and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word and Excel) and virtual event delivery platforms (Webex and Zoom) preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Superior poise and judgment (demonstrated “grace under pressure”) with both internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to work well in ambiguous situations with little information or direction across multiple regions.
• Comfort working with and ability to upward manage senior executives.
• Innovative approach to process and workflow.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Strong service ethic.
• Strong record of achievement in current position.
• Interest and experience in virtual event planning.
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