Event Coordinator

Role title: Event Coordinator
Location: London Borough of Harrow
Hours of work: working a shift pattern which includes evenings and weekend on a rota
Payrate: £18.22 per hour

About the Role:
The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Event Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of a wide range of community, corporate, and civic events across the borough.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing people together through well-organised and engaging events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of events from concept through to completion.
• Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, contractors, community groups, and external stakeholders.
• Manage event schedules, logistics, venue bookings, and supplier arrangements.
• Ensure events are delivered safely and in line with council policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements.
• Support the preparation and management of event budgets.
• Coordinate event marketing and communications activities where required.
• Attend events and provide on-site support to ensure smooth delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate event success, producing post-event reports and recommendations.

About You:

• We are looking for a candidate who has:
• Previous experience in event planning, coordination, or project support.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with a variety of internal and external partners.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety considerations within events (desirable).

About Us:
For nearly 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has excelled in providing both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. Recognized as one of The Sunday Times' Best 100 Companies to Work For, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized recruitment services. As an accredited 'Investor in People,' we focus on nurturing career progression and long-term relationships with our employees.

Harrow Council stands as one of London's most diverse and culturally vibrant boroughs, ranking 12th largest in the city. Located just 10 miles from the heart of London, Harrow offers excellent transport connections via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail-providing easy access to the M1, M25, and A406.

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