Freelance Event Specialist - Birmingham, UK

Visit.org, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and purpose-driven organization as a Freelance Event Specialist, where your passion for live events will shine. This role involves managing logistics for impactful in-person events, ensuring a seamless experience for all participants. You'll coordinate details, engage with teams, and represent a company committed to social impact. With opportunities for networking and meaningful work, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to make a difference. Be part of a team that values creativity, organization, and dedication to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Networking opportunities

Meaningful work

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale and executive-level events.
• Resourceful, solutions-oriented, and able to think quickly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all event details and manage on-site execution.
• Represent the company and ensure a high-quality customer experience.
• Provide updates and assist with cleanup after events.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong communication skills

Event coordination

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Group facilitation

Ability to manage dynamics

Flexibility for per-event contracts

Job description

Visit.org is seeking an experienced, responsible, and driven Freelance Event Specialist to manage logistics for an upcoming in-person event near you! The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for live events, and a commitment to our mission to create memorable, impactful experiences for our corporate clients.

Who are we?

Visit.org is an enterprise SaaS company that promotes purpose-driven engagement through proprietary content across 90+ countries. Our clients include Colgate, Paramount, Adobe, Twilio, and others.

We organize in-person and virtual events focused on social impact, such as community clean-ups, volunteering, and educational activities, covering over 30 social impact areas worldwide. Join us to make a difference!

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate all event details, ship materials, and arrange staffing. Be the onsite coordinator for engaging, team-building, and socially impactful activities.

2. Participate in virtual planning meetings with partners and team members prior to each event.

3. Manage on-site setup, execution, and teardown; ensure high-quality customer experience; problem-solve as needed.

4. Represent Visit.org, lead the event, and coordinate roles among team members, partners, and staff.

5. Oversee check-in, welcome guests warmly, and handle issues like missing supplies or technical challenges.

6. Provide updates, photos, and videos during the event; assist with cleanup and material return afterward.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Based in Birmingham, England.
• Flexible schedule for per-event contracts, including nights and weekends.
• Experience in large-scale and executive-level events, with a track record of excellence.
• Resourceful, solutions-oriented, and able to think quickly under pressure.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and a self-starter who builds relationships easily.
• Experience in group facilitation and managing dynamics.
• Willing to travel locally and interact confidently with large crowds.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 30 lbs. and standing for long periods.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Meaningful, impactful work and networking opportunities.
• Chance to enhance your resume and potentially secure recurring freelance work.