Events Administrator

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is looking for an enthusiastic Events Administrator to join their Events and Functions Team for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves managing sales, handling bookings, and providing accurate information to the operational team. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, an excellent communicator, and have a good working knowledge of Excel and MS Office. Flexibility for evening and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Excellent communicator in various formats.
• Flexible work approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage events inbox, bookings, and general admin duties.
• Liaise with suppliers and maintain booking systems.
• Assist with marketing campaigns and social media.

Skills

Communication

Excel

MS Office

Sales

Tools

Booking Software

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Events Administrator to join our Events and Functions Team for a 12-month period to cover maternity leave. You will be responsible for managing sales and providing accurate information to the Operational Team.

The Events Administrator will deal with general day-to-day administrative duties as well aswork at events as required for the business. The post holder will report to the Soft FM Manager and will liaise with internal and external customers daily.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor the events inboxes, answer queries and manage room bookings and other requirements i.e. hospitality, technology and tours

• Update and maintain the events booking system

• Positive approach to all sales opportunities to maximise sales and revenue

• Ensure accurate information is received at all times

• Process invoices from the Councils system

• Take payments from customers

• Provide business summaries and reports

• Liaise with external suppliers ensuring the supply of their goods and services meet the requirements of the customer, and charges are passed on accordingly.

• Maintain an accurate knowledge of Events and Functions Services

• Arrange and carry out show rounds

• Assist with marketing campaigns and manage social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook

The Person

• The ideal candidate will be someone who is self-motivated and enthusiastic

• You will need to be an excellent communicator - both face to face and written - and be able to communicate with a wide range of people across at all levels

• Good working knowledge of Excel and MS Office

• Confident to use booking software

• Flexible within your work approach

• High standards of personal presentation and telephone manner are also required.

The successful candidate will be required to work evenings and weekends as required.

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Sarah Sidwell.

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