Event Co-ordinator/ Planner

A varied role working on a variety of events from creative proposals through to managing parts of the event itself.

Working directly alongside an Event Director you will be researching, planning and organising a variety of events; producing creative proposals, administering all contracts and directives for the event.

Building close working relationships with suppliers, venues and with some clients contact.

Attending events, venue familiarisation trips and industry meetings.

Candidates

We will consider both experienced and less experienced candidates with demonstrable relevant work or internship event experience.

Basic requirements

Excellent communication skills

Excellent telephone manner

Ability to be tenacious to gain venue/supplier information and pricing

Good presentation

Excellent written English

Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Creative design skills for the formatting of event proposals

Numeracy and attention to detail

Ability to multi task and work under pressure

Preference will be shown to candidates with the following demonstrable skills and event experience:

Agency event planning and administration experience

Proven negotiation skills

Varied London venue knowledge

Understanding of the realistic application of creative ideas

Graphical presentation skills when applied to proposal documents using software such as Powerpoint, Photoshop etc.

Career Development

Dependent upon both specific event administration/management experience and developed pro-active sales and presentation skills, this role can develop into a client facing Account Management role.

Salary and Availability

Salary circa £14,000 to £20,000 p.a. dependent on skill set and experience

Immediate Start

Permanent Position