Rapport Guest Services
Events Coordinator
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Events Coordinator
We are looking for an Events Coordinator to join our Rapport team in Manchester. You'll become part of a collaborative and growing EMEA Events team, working closely with colleagues across the region.
In this role, you'll support the delivery of high-quality events by coordinating logistics, managing event requirements, maintaining accurate systems and reporting, and working closely with the Events Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless client experience.
Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 per week (Monday-Friday)
What will you get?
- Financial Freedom: Enjoy exclusive high-street discounts and wellbeing benefits just one click away with Unlock, our benefits platform!
- Transportation Benefits: We offer tax-saver tickets on public transport in partnership with Travel Hub and/or Bike to Work Scheme (providing you with sustainable transport modes, incorporating physical activity into your everyday commuting).
- Secure Your Future: Benefit from a contributory pension scheme using MyFutureFund, helping you save for retirement automatically.
- Health Matters: In addition to our wellness programmes, we offer eye examination vouchers for those requiring a Visual Display Unit (VDU/DSE) test.
- 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!
- PLUS, breakfast, lunch and free coffee are included!
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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
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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.
Rapport job adverts always gain a high response rate, but we do review all applications. Please check your inbox and your junk/spam folder for our response to your application. Due to high application volumes, we recommend that you do not apply for more than one role at any time. Please ensure you apply for the role that best matches your experience.
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