Job Introduction
We are looking for a Meeting and Events Coordinator to join our Rapport team, based in the City of London. You will be part of a large and diverse team that supports our client: a Fortune Global 500 company, where excellence and creativity are the norm every single day.
Are you someone who thrives working in a fast-paced, task focused role and supporting clients? Join our energetic and established Events team and play a key role in helping our customers to have the best events planning experience, right from the enquiries stage up to the planning and the event day.
Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 per week (Monday-Friday; shift rota basis between 7 AM - 7 PM)
What will you get?
- Financial Freedom: Enjoy exclusive travel and grocery discounts, plus life assurance and cash rewards!
- Secure Your Future: Benefit from a contributory pension scheme for a stable financial tomorrow.
- Health Matters: Access wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and digital GP services for holistic support.
- Thrive Personally & Professionally: Unlock endless learning and development opportunities to elevate your career!
- Celebrate Excellence: Shine a spotlight on outstanding peers with WOW Awards for their exceptional contributions.
- Give Back to Community: Take one paid day off annually to support a cause you’re passionate about!
Main responsibilities
- Being the first point of contact for our hosts, bookers, and guests
- Providing a warm and informative welcome, introducing the area and facilities available to key stakeholders
- Assisting with the coordination and production of all assigned meetings and events
- Coordinating the planning and delivery of all aspects for an event
- Taking ownership for each event from the initial enquiry, availability, and dairy management, through to the delivery and follow-up of all bookings
- Working in partnership with all other service providers to develop and deliver events successfully
- Overseeing the day-to-day event management for all event activity
The ideal candidate will
- Share our Rapport values: Create Rapport, Be Brilliant, Innovative Spirit, Walk Tall and Stronger Together
- Ideally, have a minimum of two years of reservations and event organisation experience, with great understanding of event space setup styles
- Be proficient in business administration, with strong time management and attention to detail
- Have excellent interpersonal skills on all levels
- Be able to work both independently, and in a team environment
- Possess strong Microsoft Office skills
About us
Rapport Guest Services is a multi-award-winning company, delivering front- and back-of-house guest services for leading organisations across the UK, Ireland, and globally. As part of Compass Group UK&I, we combine people-first culture with exceptional service standards.
We are proud of our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, offering meaningful roles for individuals with additional needs.
Find out more about us and our values at www.rapportservice.com.
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