Events Administrator

Events Administrator £25k-£27k per annum Full time Permanent Based in Wigan

Your new company
This organisation operates in the medical education industry and is based in Wigan. Due to a period of sustained growth, they are now recruiting for an Events Administrator. Standard working days are 7.5 hours Monday - Friday. However, please note travel is compulsory for this position, as you must be willing to travel to Europe and the US and to attend a minimum of 2-3 conferences per year for a period of 5-6 days each time to support events which will be fully expensed.
Your new role
This is a busy role which will offer you excellent exposure and progression. Duties and responsibilities will include:

Organise and maintain project trackers using Excel.

Draft contracts and agreements for review by Project Managers.

Handle incoming calls and emails professionally.

Arrange travel and accommodation for meetings and events.

Prepare personalised itineraries for faculty members.

Event & Logistics Planning

Populate on-site running orders.

Coordinate logistics to ensure smooth execution of events.

Cross-Department Collaboration

Work closely with colleagues in Finance - for budget tracking and expense coordination.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in securing this position, you must have excellent organisational skills, and must be proficient with using Microsoft packages, including Excel. You will be working within a small team; therefore, you should be a collaborative team player, with strong written and verbal communication skills. With strong problem-solving skills, ability to prioritise tasks effectively and should be confident when speaking with new customers, to build relationships and maintain future business.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a competitive annual salary of £25k - £27k depending on experience with the potential to earn more (annual bonus - depending on business performance). Along with free on-site parking, training and development opportunities, you will command 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays plus a 2-week shut-down over Christmas. The opportunity to travel across the globe, attending new and exciting events, is one that not many positions and companies can offer whilst working alongside a passionate, growing team who pride themselves on providing a first-class service both internally and externally.
The development opportunities within this role are exceptional, and the organisation has a proven track record of promoting within.
What you need to do now

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