Events Coordinator

AXA; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in the United Kingdom seeks an Events Support Coordinator to plan and deliver impactful events. You will handle logistics, manage supplier relationships, and ensure events run smoothly. With a focus on sustainability and teamwork, the role requires at least two years of experience in corporate events. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including annual bonuses and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary of up to £34,000

Annual company & performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)

Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Opportunity to buy/sell extra leave

Wellbeing services & resources

AXA employee discounts

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience supporting corporate events, ideally in finance or insurance.
• Confident communicator capable of liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools; Salesforce or event tech experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of event plans aligned with business goals.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and venue agencies to ensure smooth delivery.
• Track event costs, manage budgets, and handle post-event follow-up.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Minimum of 2 years experience in corporate events

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

As an Events Support Coordinator, you will be the backbone of our events team, helping to plan, coordinate, and deliver a wide range of events that contribute to AXA's growth and success. From managing logistics to supporting sustainable options, you will ensure every event runs smoothly on time, and within budget. Your attention to detail and ability to work with different teams will make a real difference in creating impactful experiences for our clients and colleagues. At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You will work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of event plans aligned with business goals
• Coordinate logistics including venues, catering, transport, and registration
• Manage relationships with suppliers and venue agencies to ensure smooth delivery
• Research and recommend sustainable options for event materials and practices
• Assist with creating event collateral and working with the design team
• Maintain attendee data, send invites, and produce attendance reports
• Support on‑site event delivery, ensuring everything runs seamlessly
• Track event costs, manage budgets, and handle post‑event follow‑up

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience supporting corporate events, ideally in finance or insurance
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator capable of liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools; Salesforce or event tech experience is a plus
• Creative problem‑solving skills and a flexible, team‑oriented attitude
• Enthusiasm for sustainable practices and new event technologies
• Professional, proactive, and eager to deliver high‑quality events

At AXA, our events play a key role in bringing our Commercial strategy to life. Whether it's webinars, dinners, or conferences, our events help us build stronger relationships, grow our business, and showcase our brand. We're passionate about delivering memorable, high‑quality experiences that support our goals and reflect our values. AXA Commercial protects businesses, from multinationals to micro start‑ups, giving them the confidence to thrive. We're currently making our biggest ever investment to develop the expertise and skills we need to be the best. We're a vibrant community where everyone is supported to learn, develop, and take ownership of their work.

At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of up to £34,000
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts