Senior Event Coordinator Customer Delivery · Hanson Wade Group · Hybrid Remote - United Kingdom - Hansonwade

Description

We are looking forabrightand enthusiastic Senior Event Coordinator with a "can-do" attitude to join our growing Event Delivery team. Hanson Wade specialises in producing and delivering conferences within the Life Science, Construction and HR industries; the post holder will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of physical events for the European and US market, up to 2 per month. Ranging in size and logistical complexity, you will partner with key stakeholders and lead on the planning, development, and delivery of our events to create a memorable and unique experience for each customer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with all customer types throughout the event life cycle: delegates, speakers, and sponsors
• Work extensively with conference hotel, including but not limited to costs, setup, catering, Wi-Fi etc.
• Manage Hanson Wade staff flights and accommodation
• Represent the campaign and Hanson Wade onsite (international travel is required)
• Create and proof event documentation
• Creating running order for each event
• Sourcing, negotiating, and managing external suppliers when applicable including but not limited to: AV, Technology, Signage, Hostesses
• Budget management
• Create, implement, and deliver mobile apps for the larger campaigns
• Work closely with campaign project team to deliver on key goals and objectives of the campaign
• Lead and delegate tasks to event executives working with you on larger campaigns
• Assist with process updates and implementation of new projects.
• Support other members of the function as and when necessary

The ideal candidate:

• Must have a strong and demonstrated passion for event management
• Must have higher education degree or similar (Event Management degree preferred)
• 1+ years of event management experience, specifically within the conference field
• Proficient using PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to the business needs, consistently offering flexibility and openness to changing circumstances.
• Dependable, and consistently demonstrates high quality work and strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a warm and personable attitude
• Ability to prioritise responsibilities and have an organised approach to workloads.
• Ability to work well under pressure, with high work volumes and multiple deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Able to provide unique customer service to customers of varying levels of seniority
• Generates alternative solutions when solving problems and proactively addresses challenges

Why Choose Us?

• We offer well-being bonuses such as a personal learning budget, yoga in the office, employee assistance programme and well-being champions
• Private health insurance
• Hybrid working arrangement – you choose where you would like to work
• Amazing social clubs such as book club, chess club, five-a-side and many more...
• 1 extra day of annual leave each year, up to 30 days of annual leave (not including public holidays)
• Access to our Wader Hub benefits platform which include, retail, gym, hospitality, and wellness discounts
• Volunteer day (we offer all our employees the chance to take a day on us to get out there and do some good)
• Monthly awards and social events (we're talking sports days, karaoke nights, theatre trips, cooking courses, you name it)
• Sabbatical options after 2 and 5 years
• Opportunities for professional education sponsorship

Please note: This role requires travel to the USA so you must be eligible for an entry visa. If you are unsure, please check the requirements for any countries you hold nationality for.

Please note: We cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Immediate & June start dates available.

Salary: 28,000 + bonus