Groups, meetings and events support coordinator

Groups Meetings & Events Support Coordinator

Location: Kent or West Sussex (hybrid )Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 depending on experienceJob type: Permanent, full time (part time considered)At Rockpool, we are delighted to be working with a respected corporate travel business with a long history and a strong reputation for personal service.They are looking for a Groups Meetings & Events Support Coordinator to support their specialist events team.

From conferences to high-profile gatherings, that team handles the travel for attendees and senior guests, and you will be the one making sure all the arrangements behind the scenes fall perfectly into place.Never worked in events? No problem. This is a brilliant opportunity for a business travel consultant who wants a fresh challenge, without the late nights and time on the road that usually come with events work.What will I be doing?Arranging flights for groups and attendees through the GDS, along with hotel blocks, trains and transfersBuilding and maintaining attendee, hotel and travel lists so everyone is accounted forKeeping a close eye on key deadlines for holds, payments and releasing unused spaceMaking changes and cancellations quickly and accurately, even at the eleventh hourBeing the friendly link between suppliers, event organisers and colleaguesWhat experience do I need?Two years or more booking travel, with business travel experience preferredStrong GDS knowledge, Amadeus ideally, including issuing and reissuing ticketsA really organised approach, with the ability to keep lots of plates spinning without missing a detailA warm, clear communication style and the ability to stay unflappable when things shiftGood spreadsheet skillsAny experience with group bookings, hotel blocks or conference travel would be a plus, but you will be supported to learnWhat else do I need to know?£31,000 to £33,000 depending on experience, pro rata if part timeMonday to Friday, normal office hours, with part-time options availableHybrid, with a choice of two locationsNo events to attend or venues to visit, so you can enjoy a proper work-life balanceA tight-knit team who really value good peopleIf you love getting the detail right and fancy a step into the events world, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with Sarah at Rockpool Recruitment for a confidential chat.