Events Coordinator

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency located in Ipswich is seeking an organized and proactive Events & Training Coordinator. This role involves planning a range of projects from networking events to major conferences. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, budget management experience, and a full driving license. The position offers flexible working options and opportunities to attend social events, making it perfect for someone eager to work with various businesses across Suffolk.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and pension packages

Flexible working options

Free onsite parking

Opportunities to attend social and business events

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and managing professional events or training programmes.
• A collaborative, ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to think on your feet.
• Local business knowledge is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of networking and speaker-led events, policy forums, and training programmes.
• Coordinate logistics from concept through to delivery.
• Being part of the team behind flagship events such as the Member Exclusive Raceday.

Skills

Event planning

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation abilities

Commercial awareness

Customer service

Networking skills

Job description

About the Role

As our Events & Training Coordinator you’ll join a fast‑paced, dynamic team of event professionals and take the lead on a variety of networking & speaker‑led events, policy forums and commercial training programmes – from concept through to delivery. You’ll also be part of the team behind our flagship events, including our Member Exclusive Raceday and Prestige Dinner with a celebrity guest speaker. Our events range from informal networking and speaker‑led sessions to major conferences tackling key policy issues that matter to Suffolk businesses. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety and enjoys seeing projects through from start to finish.

What We Offer

We value our people as much as our members. Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• Comprehensive healthcare and pension packages
• Flexible working options that suit the individual and the business
• Free onsite parking in Ipswich
• Opportunities to attend social and business events
• A supportive, friendly team environment

About You

We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and enthusiastic Events & Training Coordinator with a passion for delivering exceptional events and training. You’ll have:

• Proven experience in planning and managing professional events or training programmes
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Commercial awareness and budget management experience
• A collaborative, ‘can‑do’ attitude and the ability to think on your feet
• Great customer service and networking skills
• A full driving licence and access to transport

Local business knowledge is desirable, but your energy, creativity, and commitment to delivering high‑quality, commercially viable events are what matter most.

Why Join Us

This is your chance to work with a wide range of businesses across Suffolk, in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, professionalism, and going the extra mile.

Eligibility and Application

If you’re an experienced and motivated individual with a ‘can‑do’ attitude, we’d love to hear from you for the Events & Training Coordinator role.

There is no closing date for applications for the Events & Training Coordinator, and the listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.