Events Coordinator - Catering & Conference Operations

THE QUEENS' COLLEGE OF SAINT MARGARET AND SAINT BERNARD IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Free meals during working hours

Gym access

Free annual flu vaccination

Physiotherapy access

Discretionary bonus scheme

Birthday day off

Job summary

Queens’ College is seeking an Events Coordinator to join the Conference & Events Department in Cambridge. The role focuses on administering all Catering & Conference room bookings and events, delivering a high standard of hospitality and service.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs, strong Microsoft Office skills, and proven event management experience, with excellent communication and attention to detail. Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent incl English and Maths or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email).
• Strong planning, organisational and administrative abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers at all levels.
• Experience in event management and a customer-facing role.
• Reliable, proactive and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Experience creating engaging content for social media.

Responsibilities

• Administer Catering & Conference room bookings and events.
• Ensure professional and efficient service at all times.
• Provide the highest level of hospitality to customers and clients.
• Collaborate with Catering Department to support operational activities.
• Assist with outreach content and engagement as required.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Planning & organisational skills

Verbal & written communication

Customer-facing experience

Teamwork

Content creation for social media

Reliability & adaptability

Evenings & weekends availability

Independent & team work

Education

GCSE level including English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Queens’ College is seeking an Events Coordinator to join the Conference & Events Department in Cambridge. The role focuses on administering all Catering & Conference room bookings and events, delivering a high standard of hospitality and service.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs, strong Microsoft Office skills, and proven event management experience, with excellent communication and attention to detail. Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.