Trainee Event Planner in Scunthorpe

BUKO Traffic & Safety is a leading provider of temporary traffic management and event management services in the UK. The role is to manage a portfolio of national events from start to finish, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.

Key Information

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 + 3 weekends included in salary.
• Remote work from home with regular travel to BUKO depot, Head Office and meetings across the country.
• Salary: £28,000.00 to £35,000.00 (dependent on experience, discussed at interview).
• Reports to: Events Traffic Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of national events, ensuring accounts are maintained and developed.
• Act as the client’s main point of contact at BUKO.
• Design and implement Traffic Management Plans.
• Attend and represent the company at various meetings.
• Deliver events covering all logistical aspects (staffing, vehicles, equipment, etc.).
• Manage large numbers of people at events.
• Identify and sell new opportunities for the events team.
• Write, complete and submit tender bids.
• Work independently, manage workload and exceed personal and department targets.
• Utilise the internal bespoke system (REPS) and other company software.
• Work extended hours and travel across the country to meet clients and stakeholders; event weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Good level of event industry knowledge (not necessarily in traffic management) and previous experience on events.
• Ability to demonstrate people management experience.
• Driving licence.
• Organised, self‑motivated, confident, professional and mature with a positive attitude.
• Honesty and reliability, as the role is largely self‑managing.
• 3‑month probationary period.

Other Details

• Receive a work laptop and mobile phone.
• Reimbursement for work‑related travel expenses.
• Training and development opportunities as part of onboarding and ongoing career growth.

Benefits

• Vitality Healthcare & Benefits scheme.
• Holiday entitlement of 33 days (increasing with long service; standard 28 days incl. bank holidays).
• Long Service Awards.
• Training and Development Opportunities.
• Death in Service Policy.
• Paid Wellbeing & Community Days.
• A company culture that prioritises team wellbeing, supported by a Wellbeing Committee.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.