Senior Event Coordinator

6 days ago

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Yorkshire Agricultural Society Full time

About Us


The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is committed to delivering exceptional events at our venues, the Pavilions of Harrogate and the Yorkshire Event Centre. As Deputy Events Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of every event, from weddings and meetings to celebrations and conferences.


Key Responsibilities



  • Assist the Operations Managers and Event Managers in the successful delivery of events, ensuring that all clients' expectations are met and exceeded.
  • Manage all contractors, sub-contractors, and casual workers as required by events, ensuring that they are aware of and adhere to the company standards for cleanliness and presentation.
  • Ensure the venue is excellently presented, assisting with the cleaning of the venue, including floors, kitchens, toilets, and any other areas to meet the company standards for cleanliness.
  • Prepare the venue for arrival according to the client's specification, setting out furniture, installing electrical cables and AV equipment, and ensuring that all necessary equipment is available and functioning correctly.
  • Ensure clients' expectations are met and where possible exceeded, by providing a positive customer experience and overseeing all aspects of their event.
  • Support the sales team with show rounds and proposals, providing operational knowledge and guidance to ensure that clients receive the best possible service.
  • Work as part of the events team to ensure efficiency and control costs to deliver expected margins, while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing.
  • Encourage a one-team environment, identifying opportunities to improve operational performance and visitor experience, and ensuring that the service of alcohol complies with the company's Premises License and is delivered to the expected standard.

Our Values


The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is built on a set of core values that guide everything we do. As Deputy Events Manager, you will be expected to embody these values and promote them throughout the organization:



  • Professional - We act with integrity, reliability, and honesty, delivering on our promises and being accountable.
  • Respectful - We are kind, courteous, and considerate, mindful of others and creating a productive and fun working environment.
  • Open-minded - We are receptive to new ideas and innovative ways of working together, listening to and respecting the opinions and perspectives of others.
  • United - We work together as a united team, communicating, collaborating, and sharing knowledge to achieve our common goals.
  • Dedicated - We are focused, loyal, and ready to help each other, committed to delivering a first-class service to everyone we work with.

What We Offer


As Deputy Events Manager, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:



  • 26 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
  • 20% discount in our award-winning Farm shop Fodder
  • 50% discount at Harrogate Sports and Fitness centre
  • Monthly perks and 2 x staff social events
  • Pension with 12% employer contribution
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a GP helpline
  • Subsidised private healthcare scheme
  • Non-contributory life assurance of 4x annual salary
  • Complimentary Great Yorkshire Show tickets after qualifying period
  • Free parking
  • Work-life balance
  • Time off during the Christmas period

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