Events Coordinator

Job Description

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Events Coordinator

Location: London / Hybrid (2-3-days in the office, with flexibility around events required)

Contract: 6-month temporary

Salary: £18 per hour + holiday pay

MLC Partners are supporting a leading Russell Group university in recruiting an interim Events Coordinator. This is a fast-paced and varied role supporting the delivery of a large-scale events programme, including high-profile speakers, academic seminars, conferences and student-facing events. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring events are delivered to a high standard, engaging a diverse academic and student audience.

The Role

Working as part of a collaborative events team, you will support the planning, promotion and delivery of a busy events programme. You will take ownership of allocated events from initial planning through to on-the-day delivery, liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the end-to-end planning and delivery of a diverse programme of events within a higher education setting
• Manage event logistics including venues, AV, catering and scheduling, liaising with internal departments and external suppliers
• Lead on the delivery of events on the day, ensuring a high-quality and professional experience for attendees
• Maintain and update event systems, calendars and databases with accurate information
• Support the promotion of events through digital channels, including websites, email campaigns and social media
• Build strong relationships with academic staff, stakeholders and external partners to support event delivery
• Monitor event performance and contribute ideas to improve engagement and attendance

About You:

• Proven experience coordinating events within an education setting, ideally within higher education (essential)
• Experience xwzovoh delivering a range of events including academic, public or student-focused events
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Experience using event management tools such as Eventbrite, Zoom or similar platforms
• Flexible approach to working hours, with availability to support evening events as required

Applications are under constant review, with my client seeking the right candidate to start next week. Please apply now, or reach out to Briar at MLC Partners