Senior Conference Coordinator - B2B

Reilly People; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned international business event company seeks a Senior Event Coordinator to manage a busy portfolio of events. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and experience in delivering B2B events, while enjoying a supportive, hybrid work environment with extensive benefits including private healthcare and mental health support.

Benefits

Pension, Life and Critical illness insurance

Private Medical and Healthcare Cash Plan option

Mental health days off and access to Head Space app

25 days leave in first year

Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick policies

Qualifications

• Experience delivering B2B events, managing high-profile individuals.
• Cultural awareness and confidentiality skills.
• Ability to travel abroad approximately 35 days a year.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of events and manage budgets.
• Conduct venue research and manage event execution.
• Promote delegate sales and liaise with marketing teams.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Decision-making

Tools

Database and project-management software

Job description

Due to promotion, a high-profile, Royal Charitable Foundation is looking for an experienced Event Manager,A high-profile, international business Event company is looking for an experienced Event Manager who can help organise a busy portfolio of physical and virtual international events.

We’re looking for a strategic, diligent, creative thinker with excellent communication and relationship-building skills to join a small, supportive, collaborative events team and build on the strong foundations already in place.

Senior Event Coordinator – Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Events Manager with the delivery of events, and either lead or contribute to the implementation of:
• Webinars and workshops
• Large physical events
• Online seminars
• Plan and manage budgets for each event; lead planning meetings with all stakeholders, assign tasks and direct the staff team to ensure running to schedule.
• Venue and supplier research; execution of look and feel of the event; event brief; regular updates; risk analysis; running order; entertainment etc.
• Promote delegate sales and sponsorship where appropriate and liaise with other teams to ensure events are promoted through suitable materials and online.

Senior Event Coordinator – Requirements

• Experience of delivering B2B events, working with senior stakeholders and high-profile individuals
• Experience of producing and editing event material for a range of audiences
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity, and ability to maintain confidentiality, protocols and procedures
• Database and related project-management software skills
• Decision-making, problem solving and conflict management
• Skilled in negotiation; relationship-management and budget and resource management
• Able to travel abroad approx 35 days a year

Senior Event Coordinator – Benefitsinclude:

• Hybrid working
• Pension, Life and Critical illness insurance
• Private Medical and Healthcare Cash Plan option
• Mental health days off and access to Head Space app
• 25 days leave in first year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick policies

This is an extraordinary company focussed on employee well-being. The work is inspiring and there are opportunities to develop your career as well as broaden your outlook and experience.

Next Steps

If you have the skills and motivation for this role we'd love to hear from you. Please send a CV ASAP! Next step would be a short telephone call with John Reilly, the recruiter. Please indicate when you’d be available for that.

Event Co-ordination | Co-Ordinator | Delegates | Logistics | Event Management