Overview of the role
Join the European market-leading fire and Carbon Monoxide protection company, a pioneer in home life safety. This is not just a job but a unique opportunity to be part of a company shaping the future of safety, where your role as an Events Coordinator is crucial to our mission.
With over 150 events each year, as Events Coordinator, you will play a crucial and significant role in our mission to make home life safer. You are the key to a successful event, responsible for everything from planning to post-event evaluation. We seek a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our team.
Duties and responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients or internal stakeholders to understand event goals and objective
- Research and secure venues, catering, entertainment, and other vendors when required.
- Manage contracts with vendors and ensure adherence to budgets and timelines
- Create and manage event logistics, including literature & merchandise orders and colleague & delegate packs.
- Oversee event setup and breakdown when required.
- Coordinate with on-site colleagues to ensure a smooth event flow
- Develop and distribute post-event surveys and reports
- Stay informed about current event trends and best practice
This list is not exhaustive. The successful applicant may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, event management, or a related field (preferred)
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in event planning or coordination
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software (a plus)
What we are looking for in you:
- Able to commute reliably to the office or remote client locations and to work hours required to meet the demands of the role outside the norm on occasion when required.
- Must have a clean (or near clean) driving licence.
- Passion and enthusiasm; able to embrace change and take pride in your work
- Team player with a positive attitude who will support colleagues to achieve our shared vision
- To be open and honest whilst being respectful and genuine with yourself and your colleagues, creating a trusting working environment
- Must take responsibility for own actions, deliver on promises, and lead by example at every level of the business
- Be able to work collaboratively, sharing your knowledge whilst being open-minded, learning from your mistakes, and speaking up when you need help
- Interested in making a difference in the communities we serve, sharing best practices, and educating to create a better understanding of fire life safety
We encourage you to apply if you’re a highly motivated and organised individual passionate about creating memorable events!
To find out more about this role please get in touch with Alex Garmston via e-mail alex.garmston@aico.co.uk or telephone 01691 664100.
We reserve the right to adjust the closing date if we deem appropriate or receive sufficient applicants.
