Lead Event Co-ordinator

2 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

Venue Reading is a professional events service offering a wide variety of venues, hosting a range of events including day and residential meetings and conferences, functions and weddings, B&B accommodation, academic summer schools and external language schools.

The post holder will, with the support and guidance of the Event Manager, generate and supervise the conference and events business. This involves ensuring that all events are developed with optimum efficiency and profitable utilisation of the University’s facilities in harmony with the core academic priorities of the University. The post requires an organised, proactive and motivated individual to co-ordinate a variety of events to maximise revenue generation for the University by matching client requirements to University facilities.

The post holder will work closely with the Event Manager and Head of Events and Conference Operations to successfully manage the portfolio of events throughout the year.

You will have:

- Experience in Event Management.
- Experience in Customer Service environment - customer facing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to prioritise workload and stick to deadlines
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of conference business trends

**Closing Date - 24th March 2023**

**Interview Date - TBC**

**Informal contact details**

**Alternative informal contact details**

**Contact role**:
Venue Reading, Events Manager

**Contact role**:
Head of Conference and Events Operations

**Contact name**:
Laura Robb

**Contact name**:
Fi Evans

**Contact phone**:
0118 378 6116

**Contact phone**:
0118 378 8334

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, is a Stonewall Diversity and Global Diversity Champion, and supports the principles of the Race Equality Charter and Athena SWAN. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.



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