Events Coordinator

1d1 day ago

WSH Group

Oxford, GB · Full-time · £31,200 – £31,200

About this role

Benugo, a brand known for award-winning high street stores and cafes in iconic public spaces, seeks an Events Coordinator for the stunning Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. As the proud caterer for one of the world's oldest museums, Benugo delivers unforgettable events in a historic setting.

In this role, you will plan, design, produce, promote, coordinate, and ensure the profitability of events. You will manage the event team during operations, working closely with the sales team and client to deliver seamless experiences across a variety of event spaces.

The Events Coordinator is a key part of an exciting events operations team, responsible for food and beverage service and overall event execution. You will liaise with the kitchen, event sales, operations, and client teams to ensure successful events from conception to completion.

This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.00 and the chance to work in a prestigious venue. Benugo fosters a family-feel culture with opportunities for development and career progression within a fast-growing company.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year experience in event management.
Thorough understanding of the event and meeting management process – from conception to completion.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and work well under pressure.
Meticulous organizational abilities with high attention to detail.
Concise and effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.
Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills.
Creative, positive energy, self-directed, amiable, composed under pressure, helpful and humble.

Responsibilities

Ensure events are set up as required by the event sheets.
Ensure events are delivered on time as required by the event sheets.
Attend and have active input in daily and weekly event operations meetings.
Liaise with the kitchen, event sales, operations, and client teams to deliver successful events.
Evaluate each piece of event business to ensure it can be properly serviced.
Assemble creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities or outsourced vendors.
Lead event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that achieve sales objectives.
Manage the events' catering email account and work evenings and weekends when required for events.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift.
Endless tea and coffee on shift, plus free tea and coffee on days off.
50% discount on food and soft drinks in all Benugo locations.
Life Assurance.
Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast-growing company with a prestigious list of clients.
Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) and fitness providers.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.