Trainee Events Coordinator

Job Title: Trainee Events Coordinator (Part-Time) - Blue Unity Synergy

This entry-level opportunity is for those committed to a long-term career in events management and owning their own events company one day. Please refrain from applying if you do not share this commitment as we are looking to offer the selected candidates the training, mentorship and work experience to become a successful events manager.

As a Trainee Events Coordinator, you'll receive comprehensive training, certification, and 1-2-1 mentorship from experienced events managers with 5-10+ years experience. Once candidates have developed their understanding of event coordination, they will be assigned a variety of paid work experience.

About Us: At Blue Unity Synergy, we are on a mission to support the NHS, foster community growth, and propel local businesses forward. Committed to positive impact, our primary goals include providing daily lunch support for NHS staff, establishing accessible wellness centres, and creating a vibrant ecosystem through community events and partnerships.

Opportunity Overview: As a Trainee Events Planner at Blue Unity Synergy, you will be a crucial part of our team, supporting senior event planners in building strategic partnerships and securing donations through our diverse range of events. You'll play a key role in orchestrating NHS fundraising events across London, contributing to our mission and making a meaningful impact on the community.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in various event-related tasks, including event implementation, venue set-up, fundraising initiatives and ticket sales.
• Generating fundraising event ideas and executing them under the guidance of your mentors from start to finish.
• Learning and collaborating with our experienced event planning mentors to contribute to successful NHS fundraising initiatives.
• Executing effective social media campaigns to successfully implement an event.
• Engaging in comprehensive training to support various aspects of event planning, ticket sales, and execution (event management training course included).
• Working within a team environment, ensuring successful NHS fundraising events.
• Implementing effective fundraising campaigns.

Requirements:

• Excellent administrative, organizational and communication skills.
• A learning, collaborative attitude.
• Passion for hosting memorable events.
• Building relationships with executives, venues, vendors, and the public.
• A creative mind to generate unique event ideas and development plans.
• Flexibility to support colleagues during peak times.
• Hunger for career development and success.
• Engagement with customers to create unforgettable experiences.
• Planning and coordinating logistics with venues.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working (the training and mentorship is remote, the work will be in-person).
• Flexitime (10 to 20 hours per week).
• Clear career progression (become an events manager within 6-9 months.)
• Full training, mentorship and work experience provided.
• Certification provided at the end of the course.

If you are passionate about events, dedicated to community welfare, and ready to make a positive impact, please forward us your CV and Cover Letter.