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ADECCO

Event Coordinator

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Freelance

16-04-2025

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Job Specifications

Events Coordinator
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Salary: £74,000 per year
Duration: 12 months

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a passion for creating exceptional experiences? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, possess strong communication and customer service skills, and have a knack for operationalizing processes? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As an Events Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in providing operational support for our onboarding programs, focusing on creating positive and impactful new hire journeys. Your daily tasks will involve managing pre-start logistics and providing seamless onsite event support. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth execution of events ranging from new hire orientation to specialized training programs.

Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive operational support for onboarding events and programs.
Manage all aspects of event preparation, including logistics, materials, and vendor coordination.
Deliver exceptional "white glove" service to presenters, attendees, and stakeholders.
Proactively identify and resolve any potential issues or flags to ensure smooth event execution.
Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for event-related inquiries from attendees and stakeholders.
Manage event setup, breakdown, and inventory.
Utilize event management tools and registration systems effectively.
Contribute to light projects related to change management and quarterly scheduling.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (facilities, content stakeholders, etc.) to ensure event success.
Comfortably manage events with attendee sizes ranging from 40 to 200 people.
Collect and analyse feedback to measure event success and identify areas for improvement.
Become proficient in new internal tools and systems quickly.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to events.

Qualifications:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and cross-group collaboration abilities.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic work environment.
Proven experience with project management and process improvement.
Exceptional time management, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively multitask across concurrent projects.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Comfortable with public speaking and presenting in large event settings.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) and Google Suite.
Sufficient years of experience in event coordination or a related field.
Must have experience with Salesforce management.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with employee onboarding or new hire experience.
Experience within the hotel, hospitality, or event planning industries.
Experience managing events at scale and delivering a high level of customer service.
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS).

About the Company

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