Event Coordinator - London, United Kingdom - Raven Company Limited

Tom O´Connor

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Description
We are looking for an experienced Event coordinator to organise excellent events. You will be responsible for every aspect of an event with one of our non-profit clients.


The goal is to organise unforgettable events that will ensure the entertainment of participants and facilitate the completion of business objectives.


Responsibilities

  • Understand requirements for each event, must have sales experience as role is heavily target driven.
  • Research vendors (catering, decorators, musicians etc.) and choose the best combination of quality and cost
  • Negotiate with customers to achieve the most favourable terms
  • Hire personnel
  • Manage all event operations (preparing venue, invitations etc.)
  • Oversee event happenings and act quickly to resolve problems
  • Evaluate event's success and submit reports

Requirements and skills

  • Proven experience as event coordinator or relevant experience
  • Excellent vendor management skills
  • Knowledge of basic recruitment practices
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation ability

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£27,669.00-£29,291.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Flexitime
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Commission pay
  • Performance bonus
  • Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London, W5 5TH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

Event Management: 2 years (required)

  • Sales: 1 year (required)
  • Negotiation: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

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