Events coordinator

We are working with a client on an exclusive basis who is looking to recruit a temporary to permanent events coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong administration assistant who loves organising. This is a varied role where you will never get bored and be short of new challenges. THE ROLE: The roles duties include: - Assisting the day-to-day management of the meeting, conference rooms and daily corporate spaces. - Organising refreshments and catering as and when needed. - Efficient management of the booking #39;s software and client portals. - Managing general housekeeping onsite. - Maintaining a safe business working environments for all stakeholders. - Assisting with the weekly fire alarm test and fire warden duties in the event of an emergency evacuation. - Other duties will entail, covering reception, dealing with visitors, handling post and parcels. - This role will also entail administrative duties. - Full time working hours which may need to be flexible for corporate events. THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate: - Excellent customer service skills. - Previous experience organising events - Reception experience, dealing with inbound and outbound calls. - Strong communication skills both written and oral - Self-motivated and able to prioritise their workload effectively. - Work confidently with other members of the team. - Good time keeping and punctual. - Understand the importance of confidentiality in the role. - Experience in a customer facing role. - Experience organising room bookings and day to day management. - Experience taking minutes of meetings. - IT literate. - Attention to detail with excellent proof reading, literacy and numeracy skills. Additional desirable skills: - NVQ 3 (or above) Administration or equivalent. - RSA II (or above) Typing/Word Processing or equivalent. - Experience using social media platforms for a business. - Direct hospitality delivery experience. - Customer service qualification. THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer