Temporary Events Coordinators

MCC is seeking to recruit a temporary Events Coordinators, to cover maternity leave, for its busy Meeting & Events Department.

Main purpose of the job:

Responsibility, as a team member, for the accurate co-ordination of the Meetings and Events business within Lord’s Cricket Ground to include the co-ordination of large/ high profile events, targeting of key clients and subsequent account management with regards to retention and expansion of existing business. Focus on financial delivery and quality standards.

Main tasks will include:

• To ensure confirmation of bookings by contracting and invoicing clients within agreed timescales and as per the specified Terms and Conditions.
• To manage and oversee events by communicating with clients by phone, email or in person to agree the event details and create a function sheet in KX with this information, updating it as required in time to circulate the week before the event.
• To communicate with clients by phone, email or in person to agree the event details and create a function sheet in KX with this information, updating it as required in time to circulate the week before the event.
• Liaise with all suppliers (int/ext) regarding event final arrangements.
• To assist with the retention and expansion of existing client business
• Having an in-depth knowledge of competitor venues and taking part in Meetings & Events exhibitions when required
• Attending daytime and evening events, when required.

The new post-holder will have:

• At least 3/4 years experience at a venue in a similar role.
• Worked at a large capacity venue, i.e. 200 plus with 4/5* standards.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• High level of initiative, with administrative and organisational ability.
• Understanding of the importance of customer service/satisfaction.
• Tact, discretion and the ability to work quickly under pressure maintaining a high level of accuracy and detail.
• IT literate, including Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• High standard of personal presentation.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Read the Job Profile (43 KB) to find out more.

To apply

Send a CV, together with a covering letter, to:

HR Department
MCC,
Lord's Cricket Ground
London NW8 8QN

or by email to: jobsatlords@mcc.org.uk.

We would be interested in hearing from anyone with relevant Events and or Sales experience within a Venue, for possible roles in an expanding department.