Workplace Events Planner

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house cafe meals

On-site role in Tokyo

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Workplace Events Planner to lead planning, coordination, and execution of high-touch workplace meetings, events, activations and employee experiences at the Tokyo location. You will partner with Workplace Events and Ops, partners, IT/AV, security, vendors and building management to deliver seamless experiences from intake to post-event recap.

The role requires 4+ years in event planning or related operations, strong hospitality orientation, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in event planning, meeting coordination, workplace operations, hospitality, facilities, or related customer-facing roles.
• Strong organizational, communication, and process-management skills.
• Experience with vendors, contracts, budgets, procurement processes and event documentation.
• Familiarity with AI tools and practical applications in event planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute internal and external meetings, workshops, all hands, employee experience events and on-site events.
• Define event goals, audience, messaging, priorities and success measures with stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end logistics: scheduling, room booking, catering, A/V, setup, teardown, nametags, registration.
• Lead on-ground event operations, troubleshoot issues and make real-time decisions during live events.
• Manage event budgets, vendor contracts and ensure events are executed within approved budgets.

Skills

Event planning

Meeting coordination

Vendor management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Hospitality mindset

People management

English communication

Tools

Google Workspace

Jira

AllSeated

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Overall Role

As the Workplace Events Planner, you will lead the planning, coordination and execution of high-touch workplace meetings, events, activations and employee engagement experiences for on-site events at your assigned location and any REW-led events. This role sits at the intersection of logistics, hospitality, workplace experience and strategic collaboration, ensuring that every event brings people together, supports business priorities and reflects a thoughtful, inclusive and on-brand experience. You will partner closely with the Workplace Events and Ops team, business stakeholders, executive assistants and business partners, IT/AV, Corporate Security, vendors, building management and front desk team to deliver seamless event experiences from initial intake through post-event recap. You will manage event planning, workflow coordination, stakeholder governance, guest experience, vendor delivery, budgets, event spaces, employee experience programming, inventory and continuous improvement across the workplace events program. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, calm under pressure and deeply service-minded. They can manage multiple events and stakeholders simultaneously, make sound real-time decisions, troubleshoot issues on the ground, mentor others and elevate workplace community through creative, practical and well-executed event experiences.

Duties & responsibilities

Event strategy, planning and executionPlan, coordinate and execute internal and external meetings, workshops, all hands, employee experience events, cultural programs and other REW-led events. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including workplace events and ops, marketing and executive/business partners, to define event goals, audience, messaging, priorities and success measures. Drive innovative, engaging and inclusive event concepts that enhance employee experience, participation, workplace community and client or visitor engagement. Manage end-to-end event logistics including scheduling, room booking, catering, A/V, room setup, teardown, nametags, registration needs, event-day activities and on-site execution. Produce detailed project plans, timelines, run-of-show documents, event communication plans, risk trackers, post-event recaps and event reports. Plan and manage event timelines from setup through teardown, including all event-day activities, speaker or presenter readiness, vendor arrivals and post-event reset. Lead on-ground event operations, proactively troubleshooting issues and making timely decisions to ensure seamless execution.

Meeting, VIP and guest experienceSupport high-touch events, executive-level meetings, VIP experiences and large external meetings with a polished, welcoming and discreet service approach. Receive and greet VIPs and large external meeting or event attendees, coordinating front desk experience and arrival flow for major events. Coordinate lobby-to-event-space escorting, front desk handoffs and office tours for large external groups or VIP visits as requested. Assist guests with accessibility needs and ensure meetings and events are inclusive, accessible and welcoming for all participants. Conduct room checks ahead of events and deploy support staff as needed to ensure rooms, equipment, signage, catering, guest flow and service details are ready.

Workplace experience and community buildingRepresent Workplace in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner in guest, customer, employee and vendor interactions. Respond to common inquiries from employees, guests, clients, vendors and managers, routing issues to the right workplace, IT/AV, security or building-management partners when needed. Foster a strong sense of workplace community by creating thoughtful experiences that bring people together, support engagement and make the office feel welcoming. Support Workplace-led employee programs, ongoing programming in event spaces, office activations, company traditions, celebrations and regional cultural initiatives. Partner with the Workplace Ops and Events teams on event priorities, planning, workflow coordination and execution across stakeholders. Partner with the Workplace Events and Ops teams and executive/business partners on event execution and DIY event requests, providing guidance that enables teams to deliver smaller events consistently.

Operations, logistics and event materialsOversee pre-event planning meetings with clients and stakeholders, clarify requirements, confirm ownership and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Select and coordinate event spaces, arrange catering, coordinate vendors and manage logistics for office-based events as required. Receive, track and distribute vendor deliveries including catering, rentals, florals, alcohol, printed signage, event supplies and related materials. Maintain event storage, event furniture inventory, supplies, printed materials and digital organizational tools for on-site events. Create basic event signage, including design, printing and placement, and prepare guest name badges using tools such as Avery printing where required. Create sample floor plans for event spaces using AllSeated or equivalent floor-planning tools, and design event materials as needed. Liaise with IT/AV teams as requested by the Workplace Ops team, ensuring speakers, presenters, vendors and event teams have the equipment and materials needed.

Stakeholder governance, vendor and budget managementReview and approve event plans, timelines and deliverables in partnership with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, governance, risk tracking and escalation management. Manage event budgets, track spend, negotiate vendor contracts and ensure events are executed within approved budget and procurement guidelines. Manage multiple vendors and service partners, using strong relationship management to deliver services on time, within budget and to the required standard. Maintain event-related documentation, including contracts, vendor agreements, project plans, event reports and post-event learnings. Mentor and guide team members, support staff and vendors to ensure consistent quality, service standards and execution discipline.

Measurement, process improvement and innovationCollect and analyze event data, attendee feedback and operational learnings to measure event success and identify areas for improvement. Work within standardized procedures to meet objectives and deadlines while identifying opportunities to improve processes, scale programs and elevate event quality across the organization. Create repeatable playbooks, intake templates, run-of-show templates and post-event recap practices to scale recurring programs, DIY events and stakeholder self-service. Stay up to date with event trends, industry news, best practices and relevant technology, including practical applications of AI tools in event planning and operations. Support broader business and workplace goals by contributing to cross-functional initiatives and organizational projects as required.

Health, safety and complianceEnsure compliance with legal, safety and health regulations for all meetings, events and workplace activations. Notify appropriate parties to ensure the safety of all individuals in the building and escalate safety risks, security concerns or major disruptions promptly. Coordinate with Corporate Security, building management, front desk teams and service partners to support safe guest movement, access control and emergency procedures during events.

What You Will Need

4+ years of experience in event planning, meeting coordination, workplace operations, hospitality, facilities, property management or a comparable customer-facing operations role. Prior experience leading, mentoring or coordinating team members, support staff or vendors in a fast-paced environment. Strong operational mindset with a genuine passion for hospitality, employee experience, community building and high-quality event delivery. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, concurrent events, stakeholders and competing priorities with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent organizational, communication, process management and people-management skills across email, Slack, in-person interactions and stakeholder updates. Experience working with vendors, contracts, budgets, procurement processes, registration platforms and event documentation. Comfortable supporting executive-level events, VIP experiences and confidential meetings with discretion and professionalism. Experience with Google Workspace, Jira and event or registration platforms, with the initiative to create printed and digital organizational tools for on-site events. Hands‑on experience coordinating lobby/front desk arrival flows, guest movement, office tours or similar high-touch hospitality moments for external groups. Familiarity with AI tools and practical applications in event planning, productivity, communication, reporting and operations. Calm under pressure with strong problem‑solving instincts, sound judgement and the ability to make real‑time decisions during live events. High attention to detail paired with big-picture thinking and the ability to translate business goals into strong event experiences. Experience in technology, start‑up or high‑growth organizations is preferred but not required. Working ExpectationsThis role is expected to be fully on-site and highly visible in the workplace, event spaces and arrival experience. The role may require early mornings, evenings, occasional extended hours and after‑hours coverage based on business and event needs. The successful candidate should be comfortable walking floors regularly, engaging with employees and guests, coordinating front desk and lobby experiences, and taking ownership of event-related workplace issues.

Place of Work

Location: Within Tokyo’s 23 wards

Working Hours and Days Off

Working hours: Based on client timetable, generally based on working from the office
Days off: Two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday), public holidays, and the year-end and New Year period

Salary

Overtime pay: Available. A fixed overtime allowance is included in the basic annual salary (equivalent to 30 hours per month)
Bonuses: Available (performance‑related bonuses)
Probationary period: Yes

Number of Vacancies

1

Selection Process

1. Application screening
2. Interviews (several rounds planned)
3. Final interview

役割の概要

ワークプレイス・イベントプランナーとして、担当拠点でのオンサイトイベントおよびあらゆるイベントにおいて、きめ細やかな対応を要するワークプレイスでの会議、イベント、プロモーション活動、従業員エンゲージメント体験の企画、調整、実施を主導していただきます。この役割は、ロジスティクス、ホスピタリティ、ワークプレイス体験、戦略的コラボレーションの接点に位置し、あらゆるイベントが人々を結びつけ、ビジネスの優先事項を支援し、配慮が行き届き、包括的でブランドにふさわしい体験となるよう確保します。

ワークプレイス・イベント＆オペレーションチーム、ビジネスステークホルダー、エグゼクティブアシスタント、ビジネスパートナー、IT／AV部門、企業セキュリティ、ベンダー、ビル管理部門、フロントデスクチームと緊密に連携し、初期の打合せからイベント終了後の振り返りまで、シームレスなイベント体験を提供します。ワークプレイス・イベント・プログラム全体において、イベントの企画、ワークフローの調整、ステークホルダーとの連携、ゲスト体験、ベンダーによるサービス提供、予算管理、イベントスペースの管理、従業員体験プログラム、在庫管理、および継続的な改善を統括します。

業務内容：

• イベント戦略、企画、実施
• 会議、VIPおよびゲスト体験
• 職場環境とコミュニティ構築
• 運営、ロジスティクス、イベント資材
• ステークホルダーのガバナンス、ベンダーおよび予算管理
• 成果測定、プロセス改善、イノベーション
• 健康、安全、コンプライアンス

経験要件

• イベント企画、会議調整、ワークプレイス運営、ホスピタリティ、ファシリティ、プロパティマネジメント、または同等の顧客対応型オペレーション業務において4年以上の経験が必要です。
• ペースの速い環境でチームメンバー、サポートスタッフ、ベンダーをリード、メンタリング、調整した経験を有すること。
• ビジネス程度の英語力あれば優遇
• ホスピタリティ、従業員体験、コミュニティ構築、高品質なイベント実施に対する真の情熱を持った、強固な運営マインドセットを持っていること。
• 複数のプロジェクト、同時進行するイベント、ステークホルダー、競合する優先事項を、細部への卓越した注意を払いながら管理する実証された能力。
• Eメール、Slack、対面でのやり取り、ステークホルダーへの報告を通じた、優れた組織力、コミュニケーション力、プロセス管理力、人材マネジメントスキル。

その他情報：

職場の環境はどのようなものですか？・・・約30k sqft、社内カフェで食事の提供あり。主に営業チームとサポート部門で構成されています。きれいなオフィス環境で活気にあふれ、非常に魅力的な雰囲気です。

このポジションの魅力を教えてください・・・世界最高水準のAIツールを学び、活用できる点です。AIツールを業務運営に直接活用する機会もあり

勤務地

勤務地：東京都23区内

勤務時間・休日

勤務時間：クライアントのスケジュールに準じる 基本的にはオフィス勤務
休日：週2日（土曜日・日曜日）、祝日、年末年始

給与

残業手当：あり。基本年俸には定額の残業手当が含まれています（月30時間相当） *管理職以外の職種の場合
賞与：あり（業績連動型）

試用期間：

あり

募集人数

1名

選考プロセス

1. 応募書類選考
2. 面接（数回を予定）
3. 最終面接

Location: On-site –Tokyo, Japan

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.