Events Co-Ordinator/Manager

We are on the lookout for a fantastic Events Project Manager to help our healthcare client on an interim basis for a 6-month contract role.
The post holder will be responsible for planning, managing and delivering one their biggest annual events and ensuring the project is completed according to the allocated budget and timeline.
Some of the responsibilities include:

• Assume the lead operational role on the project and develop, oversee and manage the end-to-end project plan for the award scheme and event.
• Launch and manage the nomination process internally and externally.
• Manage and lead the judging panel process.
• Plan and execute the award ceremony event including: administration of invitations and management of the attendee list; scope and book the venue and finalise the contract including audio visual arrangements; confirm catering requirements, logistics, entertainment and table decoration; agree the event programme and speakers.
• Work closely with the small project team to lead the project, problem solve and ensure that tasks are delivered on budget and to the desired timescale. 
• Negotiate and effectively manage relationships with the venue and suppliers.
• Work closely with the communications team to promote the awards scheme, generate nominations and ensure that internal and external stakeholders are engaged
• Recruit, manage, coordinate and oversee event volunteers.
• Maintain the budget and ensure milestones are met according to the agreed timeline.
• Manage, negotiate and implement contracts with external providers and suppliers.
• Identify and agree measures of success to evaluate the award scheme and event and make recommendations for improvement.

Person Specification:

• Experience managing and implementing award and recognition schemes and large scale, high profile events
• Highly experienced with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working with and coordinating people to deliver objectives and defined tasks
• Maintaining effective relationships with organisational leadership
• Venue booking and liaison and managing suppliers  
• Budget management
• Research and evaluation methods and techniques
• Experience of working in an events management and/or communications environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Personable with excellent people skills
• Strong leadership skills to coordinate and facilitate activities with colleagues, senior leaders, patients and volunteers

What’s on offer:
This is a full-time six-month contract role with a fantastic health organisation. They offer flexible working going into their central London office 1-2 times a week. Salary will be between £45-50k pro rata dependant on experience.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.