Event Coordinator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Alongside the Events/Catering team, the Events Coordinator will be responsible for o verseeing all aspects of events within the University including student formals, graduations, silver-service private dinners, pop-up events and conferences.
Our client are looking for an individual who is looking to take the leap into Events Management or who has had previous event experience. Candidates would have experience of different types of venues ranging from hotels to the more traditional pub/bar sector. Including experience in a high end service environment.
This is a 3 month contract with the opportunity to be made permanent.
37.5 hours a week including some evenings and weekends.
Main Statement of Responsibilities
Customer Services & Support
Deliver excellent customer service at all times, ensuring customers comfort and safety. In doing so, setting a continual example to the team of the expected standards to which we work. Flexible to tailor service depending on the requirements of the event whether a high-profile silver-service dinner or large student party.
Planning & Organising
Ensure all events are staffed correctly, set up and set down factored in and each area is stocked with correct amount of the agreed product range.
Liaison
Communication with the catering manager, chefs and booking teams as well as guests acting as the face of the department and aiding great working relationships.
Continuous Improvement
Implement better and more-efficient ways of working to aid our collective commercial and sustainability goals.
People Management
Manage staff on duty, training, coaching and correcting practices where necessary in line with department standards.
Support other areas of the department when required.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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