MEMBER EVENTS COORDINATOR

The Hurlingham Club; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days' annual leave

Annual bonus scheme

Season ticket loans

Health cash plan

Free meals on duty

Job summary

The Hurlingham Club is seeking a proactive Member Events Coordinator to join the team on a full-time basis. The role involves coordinating the social programme and leisure activities for members, supporting committees, and delivering administrative tasks to keep events running smoothly.

You will work around 35 hours weekly, with some evenings and weekends required, reporting to the Head of Member Events. A dynamic, service-oriented mindset is essential for success in this busy club environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and organisational skills are essential.
• Experience in providing administrative support for an events programme is required.
• Previous event coordination experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Member Events team in organising the social programme and leisure activities.
• Develop, coordinate and manage activities for any committee allocated to the role.
• Provide administrative support and related tasks for the Member Events team.
• Assist the Head of Member Events in servicing Member Events related sub-committees.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Event coordination

Administrative support

Job description

As Member Events Coordinator you will work an average of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Please note that the role requires some evening and weekend work. The role reports to the Head of Member Events.

• To assist the Member Events team in the organisation of the social programme and other leisure activities.
• To develop, coordinate and manage activities pertaining to any committee allocated to the role.
• To provide administrative support and related tasks for the Member Events team.
• To assist the Head of Member Events in the servicing of Member Events related sub-committees.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Candidates will embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy. You will ideally have the following experience:

The successful candidate will be flexible, self-motivated and energetic in their approach to work. Candidates will possess excellent customer service and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask across a number of concurrent duties and projects. The team work closely with committees made up of Club members and so the candidate should have the ability to communicate sensitively with a varied mix of individuals. A keen eye for attention to detail is required, and previous experience of providing administrative support for a diverse events programme, as well as previous event coordination experience, is essential.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Member Events department is responsible for the members’ social events at the Club. These range in size from regular bridge matches, regular lectures and an Annual Art Exhibition through to the annual Club ‘Big Five events: the Summer Fiesta, Family Picnic, Hurlingham Sunday, Fete Champêtre and Guy Fawkes which can attract up to 5,000 members and guests. The department comprises four team members as well as the head of department.

BENEFITS

At The Hurlingham Club, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and long-term success of our staff. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to reward your contribution and support you both inside and outside of work. Benefits include:

Financial & Leave Benefits

• 23 days' annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' continuous service.
• Annual bonus scheme and annual pay review.
• Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and other financial wellbeing benefits.
• Health cash plan, life assurance and group income protection.
• Enhanced family leave (including maternity and paternity leave) and sick pay provisions.
• Mental wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), access to counselling services and an in-house Mental Health First Aider network.

Learning & Development

• Ongoing learning, training and development opportunities.
• Free meals on duty and free onsite parking.
• Access to onsite sports and fitness facilities, including weekly staff fitness classes.
• Discounts in the Club's retail outlets and at selected local businesses.

Recognition & Social

• Staff awards and recognition programmes.
• Regular social events, both onsite and at local venues.

Investors in People

• The Club has been recognised as an Investor in People since 2001, reflecting our long-standing commitment to supporting, developing and recognising our colleagues.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

Recruitment Process & Adjustments

As part of our recruitment process, you may be invited to attend an interview, either online or in person. For some roles, you may also be asked to complete a task or activity to demonstrate your skills and suitability for the position. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, or in relation to the role itself, please let us know if you are contacted about your application.

Application Updates

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual updates to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest in The Hurlingham Club and thank you for taking the time to apply.