Events Coordinator

Motorola Solutions; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an energetic Events Coordinator to join their dynamic EMEA Events Team. In this role, you will support the planning and execution of innovative events that connect people and foster collaboration. This position offers the chance to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment while working closely with sales, marketing, and third-party vendors. With a focus on creativity and attention to detail, you will help bring strategies to life and ensure events run smoothly. If you are ready to take on new challenges and grow your career in event management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus schemes

Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus)

25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee stock purchase plan

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Career development support

Employee health and wellbeing support

Corporate social responsibility initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and resilience under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support EMEA Events Team in planning and executing successful events.
• Manage logistics, finance admin, and onsite event operations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Creative Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Comparable education/experience

Tools

Cvent

Eloqua

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

The Motorola Solutions Customer Experiences and Events team is responsible for ideation, plan development and activation of proprietary and one-of-a-kind internal and external events. The team consists of event and trade show marketing professionals who regularly collaborate across various functional teams (marketing, product groups, sales professionals, leadership and more) helping to bring strategy to life. This team is part of the Marketing organization.

Job Description

This role is primarily remote working with the expectation of travel to event sites and offices when required.

Motorola Solutions is searching for an energetic, detail-oriented and driven Events Coordinator to support the EMEA Events Team in various tasks to assist in the delivery of successful events. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a busy team for future personal growth and development.

This role will work with the sales and marketing teams, and third-party vendors. You should be comfortable in a hands-on, collaborative, and flexible environment, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines. The successful candidate will need a ‘can-do’ attitude. This position requires a flexible approach to travel, as necessary.

Core Functions

• Adherence to corporate and departmental policies and procedures.
• A willingness to understand and communicate the Motorola Solutions technology ecosystem and product portfolio.
• Provide finance admin support to the EMEA Events Team with raising Purchase Orders, 3rd party payments by credit card and transactions reconciliation.
• Support the Field Marketing and Events teams with Cvent registration site creation.
• Create Visa Letters as required.
• Merchandise/Giveaway research and ordering.
• Events support material update, tracking and inventory with the agency.
• Manage shell scheme/table top exhibitions (1 or 2/year).
• Onsite event support, e.g. staffing of Trade Show Reception Desk, badge scanning of visitors.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (travel, walking, lifting, long days/hours) while at onsite operation.
• Data entry of leads captured at trade shows.
• Support in preparation of post-event reports and finalising all payments, ensure project budgets are tracked.
• Update the external Events webpage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or comparable education/experience preferred.
• Event planning experience is not required, a desire to learn is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with an ability to communicate at all levels of an organization both internally and externally.
• Resilience when under pressure.
• Ability to travel (may include weekends) and execute onsite events.
• Adept in picking up technology, for example, registration site software and email automation tools such as Eloqua and Cvent.
• Must pay high attention to detail, strong project management and time management skills.
• Self-starter who quickly and proactively solves challenges with minimum guidance and direction.
• Creative, innovative and resourceful with a hands-on “get-it-done” results orientation.
• Ability to work successfully in an ever-changing environment with competing priorities.
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching and development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.
• Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc.
• Carbon neutral initiatives/goals.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days.
• Well known companies discount scheme.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Company

Motorola Solutions UK Limited

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email.