Meetings and Events Project Co-ordinator

Emota
Manchester, United Kingdom
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with event management experience or academic background working in scientific and corporate events.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with event management experience or academic background in the field
    — “Either previous event management experience or a degree in event management”
  • Individuals who can manage complex logistics and maintain client relationships simultaneously
    — “organising and co-ordinating the logistics of registration, travel, transfers and accommodation to provide a delegate experience”
  • Professionals comfortable with a hybrid work model and international travel
    — “national and international travel”

Things to consider

  • Must be within a one-hour driving distance of either Ashby-de-la-Zouch or Manchester
    — “within a commutable driving distance (within 1 hour) of either our Ashby-de-la-Zouch or Manchester offices”
  • Requires attention to detail and a customer service mindset for managing delegate experiences
    — “A focus on accuracy, consistency and dedicated to customer service”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate your ability to handle client files and manage communication timelines effectively
    — “Setting-up and maintenance of client files from confirmation of event to completion and evaluation”
  • Showcase your environmental sustainability mindset and practical implementation of it
    — “mindful of environmental sustainability in all aspects of your role and incorporate this mindset in your approach”
  • Emphasize your intermediate Excel skills with examples of complex spreadsheets you've managed
    — “Intermediate level Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful event coordination
  • positive client feedback
  • accurate inventory management
Typical background
event management experiencecustomer service roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Event ManagementClient LiaisonTeam ManagementInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational Skills

Preferred

Degree In Event Management

Stack & domain

ExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteClient Liaison SkillsTeam MotivatorProfessional Team MemberFocus On AccuracyStrong Organization SkillsAttention To DetailFlexibilityDesire To Travel OverseasEvent Management

About the role

Original posting from Emota via Greenhouse

Job Title: Meetings and Events Project Co-ordinator

Brand: Emota

Location: UK: Ashby-de-la-Zouch or Manchester (min 2 days a week working from nearest office with remaining 3 days able to be worked remote within UK)

Reporting to: Senior Project Manager

Direct report(s): None

A bit about the role …

You will work for one or more of our clients, organising and co-ordinating the logistics of registration, travel, transfers and accommodation to provide a delegate experience.

This role, which includes national and international travel, will support the Project Manager and designated team in the delivery of the delegate management experience, both pre, on-site and post event.

By being responsible for the delegate experience you will work on a range of meetings and events including investigator meetings, advisory boards, congresses, conferences, gala dinners, sales meetings and KOL meetings.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to you including volunteer days, enhanced annual leave with an option to buy/sell, company pension, life and health insurance and many other benefits.

What will you do …

Delegate and Database Management:

· Set-up and administer event websites. Including collation and inputting of delegate details

· Manage the invitation and attendee management process including meeting registration, air travel, housing and ground transportation

· Manage attendee communications and associated timelines

· Ensure Project Manager is up to date with all aspects of delegate arrangements throughout the course of the programme

· Produce signage, badges, on-site manuals and other documentation

· Order currency, uniforms, mobile phones, laptops and other on-site equipment

· On-site attendance at events

· Help with the selection of venues and production of event proposals

· To be mindful of environmental sustainability in all aspects of your role and incorporate this mindset in your approach

Client Liaison and Development:

· Setting-up and maintenance of client files from confirmation of event to completion and evaluation

· Manage client communications and associated timelines

· Foster the development of your client account by managing delegate relationships through operational delivery

Budget Management:

· Deliver financial aspects of events following company processes

· Help with identification and documentation of cost avoidance / saving measures

· Comply with company and client invoicing processes

· Help with scope management

· Help prepare budgets and final reconciliations within agreed timelines

What do you need to have …

· Within a commutable driving distance (within 1 hour) of either our Ashby-de-la-Zouch or Manchester offices

· Either previous event management experience or a degree in event management

· Client liaison skills

· Team motivator and professional team member

· A focus on accuracy, consistency and dedicated to customer service

· Intermediate level Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and Microsoft Office Suite

· Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

· The flexibility and desire to travel overseas

A bit about us ….

Emota is an award-winning global events agency that creates and delivers engaging, impactful experiences.

Part of Inizio Engage XD, we are an unusually shaped communications group that creates experiences that inspire lasting change. We partner with clients to provide employee engagement, learning and training solutions, scientific engagement and capability building, all underpinned by applied behavioural science. We engage internal and external audiences through the delivery of live and virtual experiences, film, digital, and immersive content.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

Source: Emota careers (Greenhouse)

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