Events Coordinator

Selfridges; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square is seeking an Event Co-ordinator to support a programme of luxury events, projects, and customer engagement across our Manchester operations. You will manage multiple projects, coordinate stakeholders, and collaborate with central and regional events teams to deliver memorable experiences.

You will handle budgeting, supplier contracts, schedules, health and safety, and ensure clear communication with marketing, PR, and store teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in Events including production and communications (preferably Luxury retail).
• Excellent communication skills and strong written/presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Events team to curate, develop & deliver strategic communications, events, and experiences for customers.
• Work as part of a team to support and deliver events and activities to a high standard.
• Track and document all events including RSVPs, attendance, feedback, successes, and learnings.
• Brief event communications that support newsletter creation and delivery, with marketing/PR teams.
• Manage project budgets and costs, including PO’s and invoices, and reconcile budgets.
• Communicate projects to stakeholders with project packs, timelines and agendas.
• Develop relationships across the business and with external partners/suppliers.
• Coordinate between head office and store retail functions for streamlined communication.
• Negotiate with vendors and create contracts with in-house legal team.
• Ensure reporting is up to date for internal stakeholders, including post-event wash-ups and trade reports.

Skills

Communication

Planning & Organisation

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Networking

Event production

Retail events experience

Job description

Job IntroductionA bit about the roleAs an Event Co-ordinator, you will support a programme of exclusive, market leading events, projects and customer engagement strategies, for our customers across our Manchester Exchange Store. Each experience will ensure our customers receive the most personal level of service, extraordinary experiences, and tailored communications across all touchpoints.You will work on multiple, simultaneous projects, whilst managing various stakeholders and interacting with teams across the business. The role will work closely with the central and regional events team, to deliver events and experiences.You won’t be afraid to push the boundaries, ensuring that Selfridges remains a leader in experiences. You will be an excellent communicator, who will keep everyone up to speed and will bring teams and stakeholders on the journey with you along the way.Key Responsibilities:Support the Events team to curate, develop & deliver strategic communications, events, and experiences for our customersWork as part of a team to support and deliver events and activities to an exceptionally high standardTrack and document all events including RSVPs, attendance, feedback, successes, and learningsBrief event communications that support newsletter creation and delivery, working closely with the marketing and PR teamsTracking project budgets and costs, including raising PO’s and invoices, and following through to budget reconciliationCommunication of projects to relevant stakeholders, including the development of project packs, critical paths, briefing documents, developing agendas and creating timelinesDevelop and maintain a robust network of strong working relationships across the business and externally, including partners and suppliersDevelop and maintain regular meetings, coordinating between head office and store retail functions, to ensure streamlined communication and workflowNegotiation with vendors and creating contracts / agreements with the in-house legal teamEnsure that all reporting is up to date for internal stake holders, including post event wash-ups and trade reportsSupport team on research and presenting materials for projects, including new suppliersEnsure all events meet health and safety, security, GDPR and data security standards with all key stakeholdersBrief in Graphics and Creative resources in a timely manner, for events collateral and buildsSupport the delivery of events on the day, and coordinate the physical set up, staff management, hosting and productionClient / brand liaison for the duration of projectsA bit about youExperience in Events including production and communications (preferably Luxury retail)Great and natural ability to network, develop internal/external contacts and working relationships across a diverse range of functionsExcellent communication skillsExcellent written and presentation skillsExcellent planning and organisational skillsExcellent budget managementStrong time management in a fast paced and multi-faceted environmentSelfridgesSalary Competitive plus benefits AnnuallyJob Reference selfridges/TP/318308/7281Contract Type PermanentClosing Date 29 November, 2026Job Category CreativeLocation Manchester - Exchange Square , United Kingdom 30 October, 2026