Remote Event Planning Specialist

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Home office allowance

Fully remote

Diverse events

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Event Planning Specialist to design and deliver engaging virtual and hybrid events from a home office in the UK. You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage platforms like Zoom/Hopin/vFairs, and craft compelling content to meet client objectives.

In this fully remote role, you’ll develop run-of-show documents, monitor budgets, and provide technical support during live sessions. A creative, organized communicator will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning virtual or hybrid events.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently in a remote home office.
• Creative thinker with passion for engaging online experiences.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage virtual and hybrid events end-to-end.
• Source and manage relationships with platform providers and vendors.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and run-of-show documents.
• Create engaging content and run interactive sessions.
• Provide technical support during live events.
• Analyze metrics and prepare post-event reports with improvements.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Remote collaboration

Creative thinking

Tools

Zoom

Hopin

vFairs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and creative Remote Event Planning Specialist to manage and execute virtual and hybrid events. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and delivering engaging online experiences that meet client objectives. You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage virtual platforms, develop event content, and ensure seamless execution from start to finish. This is an excellent opportunity for a meticulous planner with a flair for digital engagement to excel in a flexible, home-based role, contributing significantly to impactful online gatherings.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of virtual and hybrid events, including logistics, technology, and participant experience.
• Source and manage relationships with virtual event platform providers and other vendors.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and detailed run-of-show documents.
• Create engaging content and facilitate interactive sessions for online attendees.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues during live virtual events.
• Analyze event performance metrics and provide post-event reports with recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning, with a strong focus on virtual or hybrid events.
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Hopin, vFairs).
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively remotely.
• Creative thinking and a passion for designing engaging virtual experiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently from a home office environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible working hours.
• Fully remote work arrangement with a focus on work-life balance.
• Allowance for home office equipment and internet expenses.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and high-profile virtual events.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture within a growing company.