Event Coordinator

European Head Office of International Wellness Company are looking for an Event Coordinator to join their Milton Keynes team. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE BASED IN MILTON KEYNES, 3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE, 3 DAYS HOME. Work with event owners to plan and execute event logistics for events across EUROPEAN markets. Create strong working relationships with venues and third-party partners to help bring the events to life. Organise staff activities. Core Responsibilities To plan and execute tour events for Europe ensuring expansion strategy across Europe is supported * * Liaise with Market Development Managers on their plans for events in their regions of responsibilities * Working closely with Wellness Advocates to plan and execute corporate sponsored events throughout Europe. * Coordinating event plans to support the Market Development Managers for conferences and meetings including liaising with suppliers, notifying internal teams, collating Marketing/Events collateral and adhering to deadlines * Work closely with all departments in order to facilitate a successful event. * Researching venues for potential events and for any other requirement * Assisting the team across a variety of events and marketing activities * Helping the team to set up and execute events from 50 – 11,000 + attendees, across 29 countries in Europe on-site and representing the company * Responsible for various large event assignments. * General project management and administrative responsibility including venue booking, speaker liaison, travel and delegate management * A variety of event admin support including, data entry, spreadsheet management and general admin support * Providing general day-to-day event support to the Senior Events Coordinator Qualifications and Experience * Strong communication, attention to detail, organising and planning skills. * Ability to use initiative, demonstrate confidence and assertiveness when dealing with issues * Ability to demonstrate innovation and good judgement/ problem solving skills when making decisions around event organisation and management * Ability to take responsibility for tasks and see things through to the end * Ability to work effectively as part of a team * Ability to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and a willingness to travel frequently and work evenings or weekends * Ability to learn new systems and processes * Intermediate level IT skills, especially in Excel, Word and Power Point * Works well under pressure and tight deadlines * Proactive, positive \’can do’ approach to tasks * A good sense of humour