Event Planner

BaxterStorey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Greater London is seeking an Events Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves planning and overseeing events, ensuring successful execution from start to finish. The ideal candidate should have a passion for events, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to handle client queries effectively. With a salary of up to £32k, it offers a range of benefits including free lunch and opportunities for career development within a thriving company.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee discounts

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an event role would be beneficial.
• Meticulous administration, coordination, and prioritisation skills.
• English language - Fluent or bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan events from start to finish according to requirements.
• Create detailed function sheets for each event.
• Communicate with clients from enquiry to post-event feedback.
• Greet clients on arrival and ensure all runs smoothly.

Skills

Passion for events & hospitality

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Job description

Overview

BaxterStorey - An Independent Hospitality Provider

Our Story is one of disruption. Driven by industry shakers and taste makers with a passion for progress.

Our Pillars :

• Always Visionary
• Wholeheartedly Positive
• Creatively Collaborative
• Forever Conscious

Job Details

Full time – 40 hours per week

Salary: up to £32k dependent on experience

We are looking for a personable individual to join our Events Team. The role involves planning and overseeing the delivery of Events and Townhall Meetings across different Townhall event spaces. This position serves as the first point of contact for clients and plays an essential role in ensuring the successful execution of these events.

Responsibilities

• Plan events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives.
• Creating accurate and detailed function sheets for each event.
• Client communication from initial enquiry to final arrangements and post-event feedback.
• Greet clients on arrival making sure that the event is as they require, and ensuring that any of the day changes are passed on where necessary, to the operational team.
• Handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly.
• Collaboration with wider teams involved in the event across the business.
• Effectively communicate any last-minute changes, opportunities or issues that are relevant.

Qualifications

• A passion for events & hospitality
• An ambitious individual keen to grow and develop
• Relevant experience in an event role would be beneficial
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• Meticulous administration, coordination and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure to ensure the efficient running of an event
• Proactive and excellent time management
• Ability to think creatively
• English language - Fluent or bilingual proficiency

Additional Information / Benefits

• BaxterStorey has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including :
• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing and exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE ROLE FOR YOU, APPLY NOW!