Events & Operations Coordinator

Harte Recruitment - Property & Construction Recruitment Specialists; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking an Events & Operations Coordinator to manage both online and in-person events. The successful candidate will have proven experience in events or PA coordination, possess outstanding organizational skills, and be an excellent communicator. This full-time role offers a salary up to £32,000, remote working on Thursdays, and opportunities for internal advancement. Join a growing team and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events, operations, PA or coordination roles.
• Outstanding organization skills.
• Confident and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate education events end-to-end, in-person and virtual.
• Manage delegate journeys, communications, and attendance tracking.
• Liaise with venues, suppliers, speakers, and internal teams.
• Create and maintain checklists, documentation, and workflows.
• Set up and run virtual events with technical support.
• Support operational administration and process improvement.
• Collect feedback and support post-event reporting.

Skills

Event coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical support for online events

Job description

Events & Operations Coordinator

Location: Leeds, England

Up to £30,000 – £32,000 basic salary per annum (DOE). Remote working available on Thursdays. Paid mileage.

As an Events & Operations Coordinator you’ll take ownership of the operational engine behind a busy programme of online and in‑person events. You’ll thrive on structure, precision and problem‑solving, ensuring flawless online events, systems and processes while supporting in‑person events throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end coordination of education events (in‑person and virtual)
• Managing delegate journeys: registrations, communications, attendance tracking and follow‑up
• Liaising with venues, suppliers, speakers and internal teams
• Creating and maintaining robust checklists, documentation and workflows
• Setting up and running virtual events (Zoom) with live technical support
• Supporting operational administration, scheduling and process improvement
• Collecting feedback and supporting post‑event reporting

The Person

• Proven experience in events, operations, PA or coordination roles
• Outstanding organisation skills (think “wedding‑planner” level)
• Confident, clear communicator who enjoys working with people
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fastʼpaced environment
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
• Flexibility to work the odd Saturday during events with time off in lieu during the week
• Flexibility to attend a-existing 2‑week working event abroad (all paid for)

Internal progression into an Events & Operations Manager is available as the company continues to scale.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Administrative