Event and Marketing Coordinator

Craft, Creativity and Community - we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations.

We are excited to be recruiting for an Event & Marketing Coordinator based at Plaisterers Hall.

Location: EC2Y 5JU

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30

Key Responsibilities:

• Event Coordination:

• Act as the lead event coordinator and primary point of contact for clients, providing end-to-end support and ensuring clear, consistent communication throughout the entire planning process.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver seamless events.
• Support the planning and delivery of venue showcase events, supplier afternoons, and client site visits.
• Identify and suggest relevant upgrades or additional services to enhance the client experience and increase revenue.
• Ensure all documentation and planning materials are kept up to date and accessible for internal teams.
• Maintain and update the CRM system with accurate client and event information, supporting reporting and tracking.
• Collaborate with finance on event budgets and invoicing.
• Repeat book your events through effective client management.

• Assist with creating and curating content for social media, email newsletters, and digital marketing channels.
• Help maintain website listings and marketing materials.
• Support in the execution of campaigns and promotional events.
• Monitor basic campaign performance and contribute ideas.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in event planning and/or marketing is preferred.
• Excellent organisational abilities with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to manage multiple events and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Knowledge of digital tools such as Canva, PowerPoint and Mailchimp is a plus.
• Basic understanding of event logistics, floor plans, and on-the-day operational requirements.
• A creative mindset with an interest in contributing to marketing content and campaign planning.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends.

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Holiday allowance.
• Private medical eligibility.
• Eye care.
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance.
• Family friendly support.
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders.
• A holiday purchase scheme.
• Volunteering days.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Recognition schemes and people awards.
• Long service awards.
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!