Meetings and Events Coordinator

Job Introduction

Get paid to put a smile on someone’s face.

You'll enhance our guests experience, and we'll enhance your career, as a Meetings and Events Coordinator in Central London (W1F 7HS)! Be the welcoming face of our vibrant corporate site, offering a helping hand to ensure flawless corporate events and first class hospitality operations. A role where you’ll love what you do. Operational excellence begins with you.

What you’ll do:

• The creation, management, and execution of events for both internal and external clients

• Proactively shape the all-important guest experience, greeting and welcoming guests with warmth and professionalism, exceeding customer expectations and leaving a lasting impression

• Coordinate the prestigious settings facilities, by scheduling, planning and expediting operations

• Enhance the experience of our colleagues and clients, providing support with meeting room set up and connectivity

• Manage events admin tasks including updating the events calendar, filling relevant event forms and ensuring all departments are fully briefed

• Keep our teams safe by having a close eye on Health & Safety practices, reporting issues as required

• Be the businesses 'go-to' for providing information and events assistance

What you bring:

• Previous experience in a similar role is a plus, however a passion for the guest experience and providing a quality service is key.

• A positive, energetic and proactive attitude, with strong communication skills

• Proficient in office software (e.g., Microsoft office, excel, power-point, outlook)

• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!

For careers that mean business.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

Meetings and Events Coordinator

• Monday - Friday
• Working hours between 7am and 7pm (8 hour shift)
• 40 hours per week
• £14.42 - £15.38 per hour + Sodexo benefits
• Oxford Circus underground station nearby
• Bicycle storage bays on-site

About the Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.