International Events Coordinator

We are looking to appoint an Events Coordinator to ensure the smooth running of our high-profile physical and virtual events around the world. The role of the Events Coordinator is an important role looking after a portfolio of events and providing support to the wider Events team. This is a role which requires good attention to detail, proactive approach and communication skills.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Attend and oversee awards and conferences globally; manage all event logistics, manage and assist speakers, contribute to the running of the conference agenda and liaise with external suppliers.
• Plan, deliver and host global events, including forums and awards ceremonies both physically and virtually
• Strong experience of virtual events
• Liaising with sponsors to ensure they are delivered their package with a high level of customer service
• Confident with venue sourcing and booking, AV management, logistics planning
• Putting together venue research and supplier research when required
• Coordinate on-site activity, liaising with the venue, A/V supplier, photographer, in-house team as well as running registration desks
• Maintain accurate databases for event attendees
• Coordinate the requirements of the in-house team, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and suppliers to ensure the effective delivery of all events to agreed budget and timeframe

Person specification:

• 1+ year events experience
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a strong attention to detail
• High level of competency with Office suite
• Experience using virtual event platforms
• Experience using Event Management Software
• A positive can-do attitude
• Ability to manage multiple events at once
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Candidates must be entitled to live and work in the UK and should have no travel restrictions

Skills and qualifications:

• Ability to own a event cycle from start to finish
• Knowledge of Legal markets advantageous
• Ability to demonstrate event delivery to a high standard
• Contribute effectively within a team environment
• Work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
• Strong personal skills, ability to engage and forge strong meaningful relationships

About us:

Chambers and Partners is the world’s leading legal rankings and insights intelligence company.

For over 30 years, Chambers has differentiated the very best legal talent by identifying and ranking law firms and lawyers globally.

The Chambers’ research methodology is unrivalled in accuracy, depth and quality, delivering indispensable data insights based on rankings that truly reflect ability and talent.

Over the past 12 months, Chambers has embarked on a business transformation project, with the goal of building on its reputation as the gold standard in legal rankings and directories to develop a world class range of digital products and data analytics services.

Our Purpose is to differentiate the best legal talent for when it really matters. Our Mission is to independently research the global legal market, to champion exceptional talent and deliver indispensable insights. And our Vision? is a world where important legal matters are always addressed with the best intelligence and professional expertise, wherever it exists.

We continue to invest and innovate to deliver data-led platforms, enabling law firms to provide the right services and in-house counsel to partner with the right firms.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change.