Senior Events Coordinator (RCSEC)

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a Senior Events Coordinator in London. This role involves managing event operations, ensuring high service standards, and working collaboratively with teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in hospitality, strong communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Enjoy benefits like travel discounts, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Travel Discounts

Grocery Discounts

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Digital GP Services

Learning and Development Opportunities

WOW Awards

Paid Day Off for Community Support

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in hospitality or events.
• Experience covering both admin and operational duties.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operations and supporting event coordinators.
• Preparing and managing events from start to finish.
• Ensuring health and safety documentation is adhered to.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Job description

Job Introduction

We're looking for a confident and creative Senior Events Coordinator to join our team at a prestigious client site in the City of London. The client is a multinational financial services company.

In this role, you'll be part of a driven team that brings events to life-turning ideas into seamless, engaging experiences. From planning through to delivery, your eye for detail and passion for hospitality will ensure each event leaves a lasting impression.

Contract type: Full-time

Hours: 40 per week (Monday-Friday; shift rota basis between 7 AM and 7 PM, with flexibility for overtime as per business needs)

Main Responsibilities

• Managing the daily operations.
• Supporting event coordinators with the planning and production of all key events
• Working with the on-site team to prepare and manage events from start to finish, including troubleshooting, equipment problems, and solving technical issues
• Liaising with all other service providers to develop and deliver events successfully
• Creating and updating SOPs to ensure the events department is running as smoothly as possible
• Ensuring health and safety documentation and obligations are adhered to and in place
• Taking ownership of your working hours to cover key events - any overtime being communicated to Account Manager
• Encouraging and praising the team for provision of outstanding service through reward programs (e.g., WOW Awards, Be a Star, and Excellence Awards)

The ideal candidate will:

• Share our Rapport values: Create Rapport, Be Brilliant, Innovative Spirit, Walk Tall, Stronger Together
• Have at least 2 years of experience in hospitality or events, covering both admin and operational duties
• Thrive in busy environments and enjoy balancing multiple priorities
• Communicate clearly and confidently with a variety of stakeholders
• Pay close attention to the little details that make a big impact
• Take initiative and enjoy solving challenges calmly and efficiently
• Be approachable, reliable, and a natural team collaborator
• Bring a positive energy and commitment to excellent service

What will you get?

• Financial Freedom: Enjoy exclusive travel and grocery discounts, plus life assurance and cash rewards!
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from a contributory pension scheme for a stable financial tomorrow.
• Health Matters: Access wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and digital GP services for holistic support.
• Thrive Personally & Professionally: Unlock endless learning and development opportunities to elevate your career!
• Celebrate Excellence: Shine a spotlight on outstanding peers with WOW Awards for their exceptional contributions.
• Give Back to Community: Take one paid day off annually to support a cause you're passionate about!

About us

Rapport Guest Services is a multi-award-winning company, delivering front- and back-of-house guest services for leading organisations across the UK, Ireland, and globally. As part of Compass Group UK&I, we combine people-first culture with exceptional service standards.

We are proud of our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, offering meaningful roles for individuals with additional needs.

Find out more about us and our values at www.rapportservice.com.

We will contact applicants within 5-7 workings days. Rapport job adverts always gain a high response rate, but we do review all applications. Please check your inbox and your junk/spam folder for our response to your application. Due to high application volumes, we recommend that you do not apply for more than one role at any time. Please ensure you apply for the role that best matches your experience.