Events Coordinator - London, United Kingdom - Gerson Lehrman Group

Gerson Lehrman Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

GLG's Events team manage and leverage the company's core asset - the industry experts to participate in high level Roundtables, Educational Seminars and Private Visits with clients and other GLG experts.

We are seeking an EMEA Events Coordinator to join the team to bolster the planning and logistics service we provide to a dynamic and forward‐thinking Client Solutions team in London.

Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Supporting Event Managers with intense programming, marketing and execution of small but numerous GLG meeting interactions in EMEA
Ad hoc ownership of events as coverage during holiday periods
Planning travel for Counci Members and booking venues for Client Solutions Managers to host meetings
Managing and executing GLG event logistics liaising with internal teams, external clients, vendors, member organisations as required
Helping to administrate detailed tracking of budget expenditure and monthly bill reconciliations, and processing expense reimbursements
Maintaining GLG Events presence on external and internal websites
Flexibility and tenacity to adapt to the needs to the team and product
13 years of work experience, preferably in a corporate events coordination or highlevel administrative capacity
Excellent communication skills, demonstrable proficiency in oral, writing and presentation abilities in a business‐focused environment
Successful track record working in a close team environment
Ability to multi‐task and prioritise activities effectively, while ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Interest in web‐based commerce and networking
Demonstrable fluency in using technology tools to improve efficiency and systems
Ideally have experience working globally ‐ experience with cultural, language, and time zone challenges
Selfstarter and fast learner with excellent people skills and willingness to adapt and grow with the business need.
Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavours
Utilise superior analytical and problem‐solving skills
Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth, and lead others to do the same
Respond effectively to management direction and client needs
Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time
Full business proficiency in English
Bachelors or higher degree or equivalent work experience

What we offer:

Competitive base salary with comprehensive benefits (including healthcare

coverage, a contributory pension plan, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays)

Global tuition reimbursement to support GLGers who want to continue their professional education
A great team atmosphere with socials, off site activities and sports teams to join
An opportunity to contribute to GLG's Social Impact Partners Programme

About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group
GLG is the world's insight network.

Our clients rely on GLG's global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).

GLG's industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards.

Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company's culture.

Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc.

("GLG") is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc.