Meetings and Events Project Co-ordinator

Emota; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer days

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension

Life and health insurance

Job summary

Emota, Manchester-based, is seeking a Meetings and Events Project Co-ordinator to manage delegate logistics and event delivery. You will coordinate registration, travel, transfers and accommodation to ensure a seamless delegate experience across national and international travel.

The role supports Project Managers and teams across diverse meetings, galas and conferences. The ideal candidate will have event management experience or a degree in event management, strong organisational skills and a

Qualifications

• Previous corporate event management experience or a degree in event management.
• Intermediate level Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Focus on accuracy and customer service.
• Willingness to travel overseas.
• Commutable distance to London or Manchester offices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and administer event websites and delegate databases.
• Manage attendee invitations, registration, air travel, housing and transfers.
• Coordinate attendee communications and timelines.
• Keep Project Manager updated on delegate arrangements.
• Produce on-site signage, badges, manuals and documentation.
• Order currency, uniforms, mobile devices and laptops for events.
• Attend events on-site to support delivery.
• Assist in venue selection and event proposals.
• Incorporate environmental sustainability into event planning.

Skills

Event coordination experience

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service focus

Travel overseas

Team motivator

Education

Degree in event management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Meetings and Events Project Co-ordinator

Manchester, United Kingdom

Brand: Emota

Location: UK: London or Manchester (min 2 days a week working out of nearest office, with remaining days worked remotely)

Reporting to: Senior Project Manager

Direct report(s): None

A bit about the role

You will work for one or more of our clients, organising and co‑ordinating the logistics of registration, travel, transfers and accommodation to provide a delegate experience. This role, which includes national and international travel, will support the Project Manager and designated team in the delivery of the delegate management experience, both pre, on‑site and post event. By being responsible for the delegate experience you will work on a range of meetings and events including investigator meetings, advisory boards, congresses, conferences, gala dinners, sales meetings and KOL meetings.

What will you do

Delegate and Database Management

• Set‑up and administer event websites, including collation and inputting of delegate details
• Manage the invitation and attendee management process including meeting registration, air travel, housing and ground transportation
• Manage attendee communications and associated timelines
• Ensure Project Manager is up to date with all aspects of delegate arrangements throughout the programme
• Produce signage, badges, on‑site manuals and other documentation
• Order currency, uniforms, mobile phones, laptops and other on‑site equipment
• On‑site attendance at events
• Help with the selection of venues and production of event proposals
• Mind environmental sustainability in all aspects of the role and incorporate this mindset into the approach

Client Liaison and Development

• Setup and maintenance of client files from confirmation of event to completion and evaluation
• Manage client communications and associated timelines
• Foster the development of your client account by managing delegate relationships through operational delivery

Budget Management

• Deliver financial aspects of events following company processes
• Help with identification and documentation of cost avoidance or saving measures
• Comply with company and client invoicing processes
• Help with scope management
• Help prepare budgets and final reconciliations within agreed timelines

What do you need to have

• Within a commutable distance (within 1 hour commute) of either our London or Manchester offices
• Either previous corporate event management experience or a degree in event management
• Team motivator and professional team member
• Focus on accuracy, consistency and dedication to customer service
• Intermediate level Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility and desire to travel overseas

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including volunteer days, enhanced annual leave with an option to buy or sell, company pension, life and health insurance and many other benefits.

About Emota

Emota is an award‑winning global events agency that creates and delivers engaging, impactful experiences. Part of Inizio Engage XD, we are an unusually shaped communications group that creates experiences that inspire lasting change. We partner with clients to provide employee engagement, learning and training solutions, scientific engagement and capability building, all underpinned by applied behavioural science. We engage internal and external audiences through the delivery of live and virtual experiences, film, digital, and immersive content.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or for others.