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London - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

This role is based in Blackfriars London

Join the dynamic Life Sciences division at Informa Connect as an Event Delivery Coordinator. Reporting to the Delivery Manager for Life Sciences & Pharma you will thrive in a busy and challenging environment managing multiple events with consistency and excellence.

As an Event Operations Coordinator you will work on a range of in-person events.  This role will primarily focus on delivering 6 - 8 in-person events annually working across all parts of the event operations process in both a supporting and a leading role.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a crucial part in delivering world-class events in the Life Sciences sector.

Position will be based in London with up to 3 days per week in the office at 240 Blackfriars

 

Responsibilities:

Pre-event Coordination (45%)

  • Sponsor and Exhibitor management including but not limited to: maintain accurate sponsor and exhibitor log based on signed contracts build online exhibition manuals and fully manage sponsorship/exhibition clients to meet all contracted deliverables update exhibition floor plans and booth lists manage collection of sponsor logos oversee registration of contracted passes via Visit or other system.
  • Strong customer service is key with response times set at less than 24 hours and to be the main sponsor/exhibitor liaison.
  • Strong relationships with Sales to provide clear guidance on the commercial opportunities at the events.
  • Working closely with Digital Delivery team on all hybrid event deliverables e.g. digital exhibition/sponsorship and onsite digital experience.
  • Liaison with Customer Services registration and bookings department.
  • Work closely with the Product Sales & Marketing managers to design the customer journey and exhibition spaces across the events portfolio.
  • Organise signage sponsored items drinks receptions site visits etc.
  • Lead own small events within the vertical including organising venue AV signage F&B and Health & Safety and Sustainability as well as budget management.
  • Brief venues on required configuration and requirements. Responsible for monitoring cancellation dates bedroom guarantees and arranging deposit payments.
  • Ensure all Health & Safety requirements are met.
  • Help to embed sustainability into every event in line with Informas FasterForward approach.
  • Management of event budget and tight cost control to ensure costs are kept within budget.
  • Attend event planning meetings presenting clear and concise updates on the event. milestones identifying and addressing any impacts to the event and proposed resolutions.
  • Work with centrally procured vendors to significantly improve the experience for our commercial clients and attendees at the events providing a new inventory of products and services that will set Life Sciences apart from its competitors.

On the Day (30%)

  • Attend whole event either digitally or in-person which can be up to 7 days plus move in day in mainland USA Europe and/or Asia
  • Be the main point of contact for speakers and/or sponsors/exhibitors during the event
  • Be solely responsible for all onsite operations for some smaller events
  • Fully manage suppliers onsite e.g. general services contractors AV catering
  • Arrange set up and manage registration for some smaller events
  • Manage and coordinate all staff attending the event
  • Health and Safety: complete forms and ensure all present are aware of procedures
  • Enhance the customers experience of the event on site differentiating us from our competitors.

Post-event admin (20%)

  • Prepare final cost analysis of the event
  • Check and manage payment for all invoices relating to the event in a timely manner
  • Follow up on any commission due from vendors obtain clear supporting evidence for each source of commission
  • Analyse financial reports
  • Post Event Health and Safety report

Other (5%)

  • Performs other duties as needed
  • Attend training as suggested by Manager

Qualifications :

 

  • Entry level operational experience in the B2B and / or B2C events industry
  • An understanding of how to successfully deliver world class hybrid and live event experiences would be advantageous.  
  • A strong communicator who can confidently liaise with all levels internally and externally.  
  • Tech savvy and willing to adopt and embrace new technologies.  
  • Detail-oriented excellent written and verbal skills extremely organized. 
  • Understanding of how to use data in decision making. 
  • You are adaptable to change and a fast-paced environment.  
  • You are ambitious influential and pay close attention to detail.  
  • Positive can-do attitude. You relish a challenge and are confident finding solutions to problems.
  • Well versed in Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Adobe Acrobat with strong aptitude to learn new or additional software such as InDesign or Canva.


Additional Information :

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont just take our word for it see what our colleagues have to say at 

  • Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
  • Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
  • Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
  • Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
  • Time out: 25 days annual leave rising to 27 days after two years plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
  • A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from plus company funded private medical cover
  • A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
  • Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders a healthy living subsidy access to health apps and more
  • Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes
  • As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

Were not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application.

At Informa youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here.


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