Program Coordinator

Guidant Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global is seeking a Programme Coordinator to support the development and delivery of partnering and investment events for the life sciences sector in London. You will coordinate speakers, manage programmes, and ensure smooth delivery of both virtual and in-person events.

The role requires strong organisational skills, experience in event coordination or client-facing roles, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while communicating across diverse professional audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme coordination, event management or client-facing roles.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across professional audiences.
• Proactive, positive, team-focused and able to work independently with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
• Degree in Business/Life Sciences/Hospitality/Events or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate speaker and session logistics: registrations, bios, photos, scheduling, and event prep.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior speakers, sponsors and stakeholders.
• Manage programme updates within internal systems and event platforms.
• Research industry trends and identify potential speakers for future programmes.
• Assist with administration and onboarding of presenting companies.
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout the event lifecycle.
• Coordinate specialised sessions, sponsored programmes, and networking activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Attend selected conferences, supporting on-site programme operations when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Programme coordination

Event management

Customer service

Account management

Client facing

Organisational skills

Communication

MS Office

Degree in related field

Education

Degree in Business/Life Sciences/Hospitality/Events

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

We're Hiring: Programme Coordinator - Partnering & Investment

London, UK | Opportunity for Domestic & International Travel

Are you highly organised, conscientious, and passionate about delivering exceptional event experiences? We're looking for a Programme Coordinator to support the development and delivery of partnering and investment events that connect professionals, innovators, investors, and business leaders across the life sciences sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, cooperative environment where you'll play a key role in coordinating speakers, managing event programmes, and ensuring the successful delivery of both virtual and in-person events.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate speaker and session logistics, including registrations, communications, biographies, photos, scheduling, and event preparations.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior-level speakers, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
• Manage programme updates and event information within internal systems and event platforms.
• Research industry trends and identify potential speakers and subject matter experts for future programmes.
• Support the administration and onboarding of presenting companies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the event lifecycle.
• Coordinate specialised event sessions, sponsored programmes, and networking activities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful event delivery.
• Attend selected conferences and events, supporting on-site programme operations when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in programme coordination, event management, customer service, account management, or client-facing roles.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to write and speak with ease across a variety of professional audiences.
• A proactive, positive, and team-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business systems or CRM platforms.
• Degree educated (Business, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Events, or related discipline preferred but not essential).