Average Events Administrator salary in the UK

As Operations Executive, you will play a key role in bringing our award-winnings exhibitions to life, delivering the smooth operations of our exhibitors’ presence at our events. You will liaise with exhibitors, contractors and the venue to bring exhibitors vision into an operational reality whilst maintaining full compliance with health & safety regulations. You will manage key documentation, including exhibitor risk assessments, Health & Safety forms, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date technical floor plans. Your impact will be instrumental in creating an exceptional experience for our exhibitors; one that delivers meaningful return on investment, builds lasting relationships, and drives their continued commitment year after year. In doing so, you’ll play a vital role in growing our events and shaping the food industry.What You’ll Be DoingActing as a key point of contact for exhibitors and contractors, answering queries and providing clear, timely guidance Onboarding exhibitors and bringing exhibitor stands into operational delivery, including liaising with the venue and relevant suppliersMaintaining accurate exhibitor records within internal systems, ensuring all documentation is complete and up to date Maintaining accurate and up-to-date technical floorplans Supporting the preparation of operational documentation including schedules, manuals and site plans Assisting in collating, reviewing and managing risk assessments and health & safety documentation Delivering onsite operations during event build-up, live event days and breakdown, including troubleshooting and smooth operational deliveryWhat You’ll NeedExperience in events assistant, coordinator, administration or a related role would be beneficial Experience or understanding of delivering events on-site Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a team and with stakeholders at all levels Strong attention to detail, maintaining high standards of accuracy in all tasks Strong organisation and time management and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously Fantastic problem-solving ability to identify challenges and implement effective solutions An adaptable approach to respond effectively to changing priorities and requirements Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)Benefits & InitiativesGenerous annual leave –25 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time employeesLong service holiday reward – Receive an extra day's annual leave for each year of service after six years, up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays for full-time colleagues Christmas office closure – Enjoy additional paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year's Day to cover discretionary office closure days Holiday purchase scheme – Buy up to three additional days' annual leave each year and spread the cost over up to six monthsMeDay – Take an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, a cultural or religious event, or another occasion that is meaningful to youVolunteering day – One paid day each year to support a charity, community group or cause close to your heartHybrid and agile working – Flexible ways of working to help you balance work and life commitments (role dependent)Enhanced pension contributions – Benefit from employer pension contributions above the statutory minimumLife assurance – Providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved onesGroup Income Protection – Financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injuryFamily-friendly policies – Enhanced pay entitlements to support you and your family during important life eventsHealth and wellbeing support, including: Healthcare cash planEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Virtual GP serviceHealth and wellbeing resources and toolsCommitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Supported by employee-led networks, with a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employerCycle to Work scheme – Save money and support a healthier commute Electric Car scheme – Access an affordable and sustainable way to drive an electric vehicle

About the roleReed is recruiting for an Event Administrator to join a well-established organisation within the Finance sector based on-site in Northampton. This position offers the opportunity to support the planning and coordination of professional events within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth delivery of external events, helping to maintain high standards of organisation and client engagement. This role would suit an individual who enjoys working with people, managing multiple priorities, and contributing creative ideas to enhance event experiences. The organisation offers a professional setting with opportunities for ongoing development and exposure to a varied range of business events and administrative activities.What you’ll be doingCoordinate event schedules, venue arrangements, and attendee communications to ensure events are delivered efficiently and professionally.Maintain accurate records of bookings, guest lists, budgets, and supplier information using internal systems and administrative tools.Liaise with internal departments, external vendors, and clients to support the smooth organisation of meetings, conferences, and networking events.Prepare event materials, presentations, and documentation while ensuring branding and professional standards are consistently maintained.Provide on-site administrative support during events, assisting with logistics, registration processes, and resolving queries in a timely manner.Who we’re looking forStrong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, suppliers, and colleagues at all levels.Creative approach to problem-solving and event coordination, with the ability to contribute ideas to improve event delivery and engagement.Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt within a fast-paced administrative and events environment.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines accurately.Competence in Microsoft Office applications and general administrative systems, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Senior Events Executive - Global financial services company - Salary up to £55,000 plus bonus and benefits - Initial 12 month fixed term contract - Hybrid working (3 days in Central London office and 2 days from home) We’re looking for an experienced Events & Sponsorship professional to join a growing marketing team on a fixed-term basis. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys bringing events and marketing campaigns to life, building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, and creating engaging experiences for clients and prospects. You’ll take responsibility for a broad programme of events, sponsorships and integrated marketing activity, working with teams across the business to deliver high-quality events and campaigns that support engagement, brand awareness and wider commercial objectives. You’ll be involved in: Supporting the development and delivery of an annual events and sponsorship programme. Managing the planning and delivery of in-person and virtual events, including conferences, webinars, networking events and sponsored activities. Working closely with internal teams to deliver engaging client and prospect experiences. Managing event budgets and monitoring commercial performance and ROI. Sourcing and managing venues, suppliers, agencies and event technology providers. Coordinating registrations, communications, hospitality and event logistics. Maximising sponsorship opportunities through effective activation and supporting marketing campaigns. Developing integrated marketing campaigns to promote events and sponsorship activity. Creating engaging content including invitations, email communications, presentations and promotional materials. Producing post-event reports and analysing performance to identify insights and improvements. You’ll ideally have: Previous experience in events, sponsorship or marketing role. Experience of events within financial services, banking, professional services or similar A proven track record of managing events from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation. Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including copywriting. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Experience managing budgets and working with external suppliers and partners. Experience with event management and webinar platforms such as Cvent, Zoom Webinar or similar. A creative and proactive approach, with the ability to come up with ideas and turn them into successful activity.