Events Coordinator

Dorset Software; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking an Events Coordinator to manage and organize various employee engagement activities, ensuring a motivated company culture. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and at least 1-2 years in customer service. This role is located in Poole, Dorset, and offers flexible working hours as part of a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Casual dress code

Company pension scheme

Shower and changing facilities

Complimentary drinks, snacks and fresh fruit

Regular subsidised sporting and social activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years in a customer service-based role.
• Able to perform physical moving of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely bookings for events at best prices with accurate tracking.
• Research venues and suppliers, comparing information and costs.
• Coordinate wider company events while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.
• Assist with set-up at external events to promote the company.

Skills

Enjoy working closely with others

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organisation and prioritisation skills

Very strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience in a customer service-based role

Job description

Events Coordinator

Location: Poole, Dorset Office Based
Salary: £26,910 - £29,320 per annum DOE
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours, week days

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading IT services provider that places excellence, people and customers at the centre of its vision.

With offices across the country, events and activities are arranged to help maintain a happy and motivated company culture. This varied role involves preparing supplier information summaries, tracking costs, planning and smooth running of social and networking events as well as purchasing merchandise and gifts.

Working closely with others in the Operations team, and across the company, there will be a mix of routine and one-off activities for employees, as well as engagements that promote the company brands at external industry and university events across the country.

Responsibilities

This is a support role, with structured training and procedures to follow, helping the company provide a leading choice experience for employees, clients and applicants alike. Duties may include:

• Company funded weekly sports and social activities
• Ensuring bookings are made on time, and at the best prices, and participation of events is monitored to ensure value for money with accurate tracking in the finance systems
• Researching venues and suppliers, summarising information and costs for easy comparison
• Gift and merchandise research and purchasing
• Employee engagement activities and events (office lunches, drinks, celebrations)
• Liaising with key stakeholders to assist with organising wider company events such as the Summer and New Year parties, taking detailed instructions, working to tight briefs organising suppliers, negotiating on pricing and coordination of the suppliers and attendees at events to ensure maximum enjoyment for all
• Assisting with the set‑up of engagement activities at external sales and university events across the UK to help promote Dorset Software IT Team Services and Careers opportunities
• As part of the Operations team, support a range of facilities and travel tasks as required

Skills and Experience

• Enjoy working closely with others
• Good at working within the scope of structured procedures and instructions
• Excellent attention to detail, eager to work accurately and to high standards
• Proactive with strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Experience of building supplier relationships
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum of 1-2 years in a customer service‑based role
• Able to perform physical moving of equipment

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Free parking
• Casual dress code
• Company pension scheme
• Shower and changing facilities
• Complimentary drinks, snacks and fresh fruit
• Regular subsidised sporting and social activities and events
• A healthy balance between a strong work ethic and a life outside of work
• A supportive and productive company culture and great colleagues!

About Us

Dorset Software is a leading provider of bespoke business applications, development consultancy and IT support services.

The company has a friendly working environment, offering growth for employees to fulfil their potential. We offer flexible working hours and have a great work life balance, understanding our employee s desire to have a rewarding career and personal life.

If you think your values align, please click on APPLY and send a copy of your CV and covering letter.

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