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SalaryEvents Coordinator
Based in Edinburgh City Centre
£12.25 - £12.50 per hour + holiday pay
Reed Business Support are pleased to be working with a major events company based in Edinburgh's City Centre. They are looking to recruit an Events Coordinator on 6 month temporary basis, with the possibility of extension or permanency. This is sure to be an extremely exciting role for candidates who are passionate about events and will allow you to work in a truly unique events space.
- 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Start date: ASAP
- Hybrid working
Key responsibilities:
- Providing event coordination services to clients
- Acting as a first point of contact for all potential clients wishing to use the facilities for an event
- Providing an efficient response to enquiries to ensure strong client relationships
- Preparing and issuing quotations to clients
- Encouraging clients to make 'site visits' as a means of best displaying the events experience on offer
- Processing details of bookings on the internal event database, ensuring that the correct facilities and catering is booked
- Ensuring any event documentation and contracts have been signed by clients and saved on internal systems
- Maintaining regular contact with clients to ensure the database is up to date and events run smoothly
- Conducting viewings with clients, highlighting outstanding aspects of the events service, and taking any specific requests
- Raising invoices on Sage
- Participating in company marketing events
- Ensuring caterer fees are charged appropriately and appropriately issuing quarterly invoices
- Any ad hoc admin duties related to events
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience working as an Events Administrator, Events Coordinator, or in a similar role
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage a varied workload
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong IT Skills and ability to pick up new systems
Desirable:
- Previous experience working with OPERA software
This is a truly interesting opportunity with an exciting, unique client and is sure to be an excellent role for candidates interested in events. If you're interested, please apply now or call Courtney Gair at the Reed Edinburgh office for more details.
