Event Coordinator

**About The Right Mortgage**

We are a completely independent network for mortgage and protection advisers, with over 700 members across the UK. Here at The Right Mortgage, we believe a happy work force is a productive work force. Our company benefits Our company benefits include:

- A pension scheme
- A staff referral scheme
- An adviser referral scheme
- A friendly, motivated team and a supportive working environment
- Office closure over Christmas
- Open and communicative relationship with management, with regular 1:1 sessions

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced **Event Coordinator** to join our team on a **12-month Fixed Term Contract.**

This role is fast-paced, varied and involves coordinating all aspects of our company events including; planning and delivering company events in conjunction with our events calendar right through to post event evaluation and supporting our Product Propositions team with arranging sponsorship from our Lenders & Providers.

If you thrive in a busy environment and have a “can-do attitude” we would love to hear from you

**Responsibilities of an Event Coordinator (Fixed Term)**
- To coordinate the entire planning and delivery of all company events
- Develop, own and coordinate the events strategy including attending and hosting events, where necessary
- Maintain information to effectively report on the events marketing budget to the Operations Director
- Research venues, suppliers and contractors, then negotiate prices and hire
- Coordinate suppliers and all event logistics (e.g. venue, catering, travel)
- Liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote the event
- Manage all pre-event planning, organising guest speakers, prepare any event materials (and equipment) needed on the day (such as agendas, badges, delegate lists, promotional materials etc.)
- Coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly and to budget
- Produce post-event evaluation to inform future events
- Prepare reports to the Board of Directors
- Various administration duties to support the ongoing delivery of events and partnerships and sponsorship delivery, working closely with the Operations Director, Marketing Team Leader and Product Managers (e.g. maintaining sponsorship order forms, calendar management, meeting minutes, supporting project work etc.)

**Requirements of an Event Coordinator (Fixed Term)**
- Previous experience working within financial services is preferable but not essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong administration skills
- Excellent attention to detail is a must
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
- Good team player, but with the ability to work under own initiative
- The ability to analyse information with a view to making informed decisions
- IT literate with strong skills in Microsoft Outlook/Calendar and ability to pick up and use other software packages quickly
- Track record of working successfully in a complex environment requiring extensive multi
- tasking and working capability
- Adaptable, flexible and highly organised, with ability to adapt to changing priorities

**Working hours of an Event Coordinator (Fixed Term)**

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 (though the nature of the role requires some availability outside these hours, in the lead up to an event including evenings and early mornings on event days)

**Place of work**

**Salary of an Event Coordinator (Fixed Term)**

£23,000- £28,000 per annum dependant on experience, meaning to receive the higher end of the salary banding you must have done a similar role in a Financial Services Network previously.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Are you happy to be based at our Head Office in Knowle Solihull?
- Are you happy with this being a 12 month fixed term contract?

**Experience**:

- Event Management: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person