Event Coordinator

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We have an excellent opportunity for someone to join the Sodexo team at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, this role involves working across all aspects of the event planning function. Acting as the liaison between customer, sales, logistics and operations this role will ensure the smooth running of all conferences and events at this fantastic venue.

Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges. Recognised across the globe for hospitality, we help create exceptional moments at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

For more information on the company see Careers in Sports and Leisure

Role Responsibility

This role will be involved in all aspects of event planning, working across various departments from the initial enquiry to invoicing:-

Ensuring all information received directly from the client, operations and sales department is managed correctly through the system.
Handle telephone & e-mail enquiries and ensure all queries are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Support the commercial and Conference and Events Operations Manager in the production of invoices after the event
Production of accurate planning documents for all internal departments
Information is distributed to all relevant teams in a timely manner to ensure areas are set correctly and customers’ requirements are met.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience of event planning and administration
Knowledge of Microsoft office
Good organisational, Communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to work weekends at events
Ability to multi-task

Package Description

£25,000 + Benefits

About the Company

Our mission is improve the quality of life of Sodexo employees and all those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which we operate. We work to improve the well-being of people across the globe through our unique range of expert services and the talent of our teams. As one of the world’s largest employers and a
company of “people at the service of other people,” we are committed to being an employer of choice – providing jobs for our people, as well as training and opportunities for internal promotion to help our employees move up the career ladder.

Salary	25,000 + Benefits
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	SDX/RF480/RM
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	21 May, 2018
Job Category	Events
Business Unit	UK Sodexo Live
Location	Farnborough
Posted on	08 May, 2018

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