Event Coordinator

DescriptionJob Title: Event Co-ordinator
Location: Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
Reports to: Event Manager
Salary : £25,000 - £27,000 Per Annum
Shifts: Monday - Friday
[8:30am -5:30pm] Weekends will be required at time to deliver events
Our client are in search of a passionate and dynamic Event Coordinator to join their busy team to deliver their vast event programme and play a part in bringing their extraordinary events to life
If you're a highly ambitious and enjoy creating impactful moments, this opportunity is tailor-made for you!
The Event Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organising, and executing various types of events, such as conferences, meetings, weddings, parties, fundraisers, and corporate events
The role involves managing all aspects of the event from start to finish, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and meets the client's objectives and expectations.
Responsibilities Include
* Collaborate with clients to understand their event vision and translate it into extraordinary experiences that will leave a lasting impression.
* Take charge of all event logistics, from initial planning to execution
Prepare detailed event timelines, manage budgets, coordinate vendor relationships, and ensure all necessary permits and licenses are obtained.
* Be at the forefront of event trends and technology, constantly seeking ways to enhance the guest experience.
* Collaborate with the talented in-house teams, including culinary experts, decorators, and audio-visual technicians, to transform visions into tangible realities.
* Develop and manage event budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective solutions
Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to optimize resources and generate revenue.
* To work with clients [corporate and wedding] to co-ordinate and deliver their onsite events; agreeing requirements, setting expectations and providing effective communication to ensure an excellent event.
* To inform internal teams, clearly and proactively, of event requirements and client preferences; working together to ensure a successful outcome for all parties.
* To keep the CRM database up to date with client information and correspondence so you and others can use it for business intelligence and client management.
* To build successful, professional relationships with clients to understand their particular needs and encourage business development.
* Conduct sales show rounds across the property
* Prepare and deliver accurate invoices
Following up to ensure timely payment and escalating when appropriate.
Essential
* Experience and passion for delivering high quality events
* Organised, detail orientated, able to multi-task and meet deadlines
* A real team player
* Willing to go above and beyond
* Strong computer skills e.g., Microsoft packages, Salesforce etc.
* An excellent communicator both written and verbal, a good listener and clearly credible with clients and faculty.
Desirable
* An Undergraduate [Bachelors] degree in event management or similar
* Salesforce or other CRM experience
* Commercially aware understanding contracts, pricing, cost implications of decisions etc.
Employee Benefits/Perks
* 25 days paid holiday each year plus bank holidays
* Continuous career development
* Staff meals whilst on duty
* Free access to onsite gym and pool
* Access to the company pension scheme and healthcare schemes
* Free on-site parking
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£27,000
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
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