Temporary Events Administrator

Temporary Events Administrator
Based Richmond upon Thames area
Pay Rate: £13.00 - £14.50 per hour
Duration: 3 months (with potential to go permanent)
Hours: 9am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday. Weekends required as well
Start: ASAP

Our client is looking for an experienced events administrator to join their team on a temporary basis to help them through this busy period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as first point of contact for queries regarding events, providing accurate responses and first-class customer service.
• Overseeing and processing events bookings
• Arranging and preparing brochures for inquiries
• Liaising and working in relation with other departments about client needs or requirements
• Negotiating events over the telephone
• Chasing up calls and efficiently communicating with clients
• Providing administrative support to the events team all events as required
• Collating event packs and materials and arranging transportation of event equipment; and proofreading event materials
• Implementing systems to record all event data to be used for event marketing and planning, including research activity to audit and inform future event decisions
• Identifying and utilizing financial strategy and negotiations to boost the parameters of an event within a client’s budget
• Organizing samples and previews of all vendor supplies (entertainment, food, drinks, etc)
• Attracting new clients and maintaining sound and healthy relationships with pre-existing customers or clients through excellent communication, advertising, and feedback.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• IT Savvy including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with good and particular attention to detail