Events Co-ordinator

We currently have two opportunities within our Venue Hire Team. One for a permanent position as an Event Coordinator joining the Operations Team in a permanent role from June 2025 and the other for a 6-month position. These positions will be supporting the operational delivery of private and corporate events at Kew Gardens with events ranging from weddings to private receptions, corporate dinners and conferences. If you only want to apply for one of the roles available, please make this clear in your application.

This position offers an excellent entry point into event management at Kew, providing valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. The role involves managing a portfolio of smaller-scale events, offering the chance to directly engage with clients from the initial enquiry through to the event day. You’ll conduct venue site visits with both clients and suppliers, carefully planning all event details in advance to ensure smooth execution. On the day of the event, you’ll proactively oversee logistics, ensuring every aspect runs seamlessly and to a high standard.

Customer service excellence is a core part of this role, as you will build strong relationships with clients and external suppliers, maintaining the highest standards in both planning and delivery. This role allows you to develop a comprehensive understanding of event logistics and client management, making it an ideal foundation for a future in event coordination at Kew.

To be successful, you will need previous experience in an event delivery environment, an eye for detail, and strong organisational skills. Exceptional communication is a must, as is a keen interest in the events industry. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive, and enjoys getting hands-on, working collaboratively within a team. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Interviews are due to take place w/c 28th April 2025. This role is based at Kew Gardens with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. No agencies please.