Events Co - Ordinator

The Light; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Free cinema tickets for family and朋友

Job summary

The Light in Huddersfield seeks an Events Coordinator to drive bookings from enquiry to planning, and to deliver memorable events that wow guests. You’ll plan timelines, coordinate with operations, and manage payments to ensure seamless experiences.

Ideal candidates are excellent communicators with event planning experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can balance multiple projects while delivering creative, standout events across our venue.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with knack for building strong relationships.
• Experienced in event planning or a related field.
• Thrives in fast-paced environment.
• Creative and passionate about designing extraordinary experiences.
• Organizational Champion who can manage all moving parts and juggle multiple projects.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Be the point of contact for bookings from enquiry to planning completion.
• Plan and execute events that leave lasting impression.
• Manage invoices, deposits and payments with management, sales and finance teams.
• Develop detailed event plans, timelines and schedules.
• Oversee timely delivery of goods and services.
• Coordinate with event and operations teams for setup, staffing and support.
• Drive customer outreach and diverse sales techniques to maximize results.
• Assist Head of Sales during site visits to showcase venue potential.
• Create a 30/60/90-day event program aligned with seasonal trends and site objectives.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Event planning experience

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexible evenings/weekends/holidays

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Light, Huddersfield is offering an unrivalled cinema experience, great food and drinks, and everything from climbing walls, ten pin bowling and mini golf to interactive darts, shuffleboard and karaoke. The Light, Huddersfield is a destination for shared experiences and creation of memories!

We are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences whether it's an innovative use of space, exceptional food and drink offering, or exciting range of activities we host, we aim to WOW every guest and wanting them to come back for more.

Join us and spread the magic even further as our

Events Coordinator!

How we will keep you busy:

• As a point of contact for our customers you will be in charge of the bookings from initial enquiry to completion of planning,
• You will be the mastermind behind planning and executing events that leave lasting impression,
• Invoice, deposits and payments management - frequent communication with Management, Head of Sales and Finance team,
• Accountable for developing detailed event plans, timelines and schedules,
• Overseeing timely delivery of goods and services,
• Coordinate with event & operation teams to ensure proper set-up, staffing and support for each event,
• Leverage your initiative to drive customer outreach, implement diverse sales techniques and approaches to maximize result,
• Provide assistance to the Head of Sales during site visits, ensuring seamless experience for clients and showcasing our venue potential,
• Develop a creative and strategic approach to enrich site calendar as well as design and implement a comprehensive 30/60/90-day event program, ensuring alignment with seasonal trends, new movie releases and site-specific objectives

About YOU:

• Excellent communicator with knack for building strong relationships,
• Experienced in event planning or a related field,
• Thrives in fast-paced environment,
• Creative and passionate about designing extraordinary experiences,
• Skilled in solving problems with professionalism and able to handle unexpected situations without breaking a sweat,
• Organizational Champion who can manage all the moving parts like a pro and juggle multiple projects,
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required

What's in it for You:

• Fun and exciting working environment,
• Employee discount,
• Free cinema tickets for family and friends,
• Career development,
• Life assurance,
• Wagestream - access your hard earned £££ whenever you need,
• Health & Wellbeing support,
• Mental Health advice via Hospitality Action,
• Pension scheme,
• Up to 28 days holiday.