Event Planner

We are looking for a events co-ordinator FTC (6 months) to join our communications team. The role is based at our UK headquarters in Hertfordshire, with some remote working.

Our communications team plays an important role in protecting and enhancing our brand and bringing together people, purpose and projects.

We are planning a large number of events over the next year, including customer receptions, exhibitions and conferences. This role will focus on planning, coordination and implementation of the events.

**You’ll**:

- Work with other members of the communications team to plan and deliver the events programmes
- Administer guest list and handle delegate queries
- Manage event-related logistics (for example, venue, catering, travel, couriers)
- Provide onsite support at events, helping with setup and other key responsibilities on the day
- Coordinate and organise other activities, such as training and roll out programmes for communications and brand
- Set up and manage annual event calendar

**We are looking for**:

- Passion for event management
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and remain calm under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong customer service skills with commitment to providing excellent delegate experiences

**Equal opportunities**

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential fornew ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

**Flexible working**

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

**Reasonable adjustments**

**More information about the role**

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska.

**Closing date