Senior Events Co-ordinator

Live Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent events organization in London is seeking a Senior Events Co-ordinator to manage engaging business events. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in event management, specializing in delivering top-notch content events. This role offers hybrid working, excellent career progression, and a vibrant company culture, where creativity and organization are paramount.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private Medical after 6 months

20 days holiday plus BH

Excellent career progression

Vibrant company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Senior Events Co‑ordinator in event management.
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding business content events.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of business events.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously to drive engagement and revenue.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Event technology familiarity

Understanding of event trends

Job description

Hybrid working – 2-3 days in the office Are you looking to join one of the UK’s most forward‑thinking business membership communities? Do you want to help deliver a wide variety of large‑scale and creative events, from networking brunches and webinars to flagship industry gatherings, for a vibrant community of ambitious SMEs and growing businesses across the UK?

• Hybrid working
• Private Medical (after 6 months)
• 20 days holiday plus BH
• Excellent career progression
• Vibrant company culture

The Company:

Our client is a leading business membership community supporting small and medium‑sized organisations across the UK. The organisation focuses on providing specialist benefits and services designed to promote growth and success for its members. With a large and diverse membership base that continues to expand, it aims to double the size of the community over the next three years. Its mission is to offer increasingly tailored benefits, services, industry insights, business content, and events to support members’ ongoing development.

The Role:

Due to continued growth, we are now looking for a Senior Events Co‑ordinator to join their expanding events team. Based in their London office near Oxford Circus, this role offers the opportunity to be part of the planning, execution, and growth of a dynamic event portfolio. The successful candidate will manage a variety of business events designed to drive engagement, enhance brand awareness, and generate revenue.

This is a broad role where the Senior Events Co‑ordinator will use all their event and project management skills and experience, including:

• Planning, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of business events from concept development through to post‑event evaluation
• Developing event timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans
• Managing multiple events simultaneously, including both revenue‑generating and brand awareness initiatives
• Working closely with in‑house teams such as marketing, creative, and commercial to deliver seamless events
• Sourcing, briefing, and managing external suppliers and stakeholders, including venues, caterers, AV teams, and production partners
• Managing and communicating operating plans, including schedules, agendas, and event design elements
• Developing and delivering world‑class content and managing speakers, including preparation of scripts for roundtables and panels
• Securing and maintaining relationships with sponsors and partners to enhance event offerings
• Managing budgets, tracking expenses and revenues, and identifying cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining event quality
• Ensuring exceptional attendee experience and adherence to health, safety, and compliance regulations
• Managing on‑site event operations, including logistics, set‑up, and breakdown
• Inputting event details and managing registrations via the events platform, troubleshooting issues as required
• Conducting post‑event evaluations and reporting insights to inform improvements for future events

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience as a Senior Events Co‑ordinator in event management, with a proven track record of delivering outstanding business content events. You will possess strong project management and organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail, and demonstrate a proactive mindset, capable of identifying new opportunities and turning them into successful initiatives. Analytical and data‑driven, you will make informed decisions while maintaining excellent negotiation and relationship management skills. As a Senior Events Co‑ordinator, you will be able to plan, prioritise, and manage a demanding workload within tight deadlines, thriving as a self‑motivated team player in a fast‑paced environment. Creative thinking and problem‑solving abilities are essential, along with familiarity with event technology and software, and a keen awareness of emerging event trends and industry best practices.

• Minimum of 2 years’ a Senior Events Co‑ordinator experience in event management, with a track record of delivering outstanding business content events.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset, able to identify new opportunities and turn them into successful initiatives.
• Analytical skills with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage a demanding workload within tight deadlines.
• A self‑motivated team player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Creative thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiarity with event technology and software.
• Awareness of emerging event trends and industry best practices.

In return we offer hybrid working, fantastic career progression, excellent company culture, bespoke induction and training for each team member and above all the chance to join a leading business membership community.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well‑being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.