Do you have experience organising events within a venue?

Do you understand what’s involved in producing large events within a big dry hire space?

Are you incredibly organised and committed to delivering events of the highest standard?

Are you a confident communicator with experience managing financial systems and budgets?

A prestigious venue in the City of London is looking for a smart and professional Events Coordinator to manage the detailed organisation of events, from high profile corporate events to large charity fundraisers and concerts.

What you’ll be doing day to day:

• Acting as a first point of contact for clients, providing guidance about what the venue can offer
• Facilitating and coordinating events within the venue
• Placing orders with suppliers
• Producing briefing notes and other documentation for each event
• Ensuring risk assessments are in place and health and safety requirements adhered to
• Managing costs and budgets
• Maintaining accurate client information on CRM system and diary booking system
• Overseeing the delivery of events

The skills you need to bring:

• 2+ years’ experience of organising corporate / commercial events in a professional environment, ideally within a venue
• Budget management experience
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, deadline driven with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and excellent attention to detail
• Proactive with the ability to think on your feet
• Excellent IT skills
• Appreciation for historic venues will be helpful

Posted date: 1 Aug 2022