Events Co-Ordinator

Role: Events Co-Ordinator 

Location: Piperdam Leisure Resort, Dundee, DD2 5LP, Nr Birkhill (What3Words: exams.firework.tadpole)

Hours: 24 hours a week (weekends required)

Remuneration: £16,224

We are seeking a dynamic and organised Events Coordinator to join our events team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a wide range of events, from corporate meetings to large-scale conferences and weddings. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented multitasker with excellent communication skills and a passion for creating memorable experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for logistics and event management, we invite you to apply and contribute to our continued success.

Who are we?

We’re a dynamic and growing company, shaking up the Great British holiday at our award-winning UK resorts. Guests at Piperdam enjoy a huge variety of exciting facilities and events which set us apart from our competitors. Want to find out more about us? Check out our website: http://www.awayresorts.co.uk.

What you’ll be doing

You will be maximising our opportunities for running events at our park, from corporate events and stays to wedding celebrations and family parties. This includes:

• Plan and organise events from start to finish according to requirements set at point of sale by the Events Sales Lead.
• Coordinate all event logistics, including venue setup, catering requirements, vender requirements, and accommodation.
• Ensure adherence to events budget as set by the Events Sales Lead at point of sale.
• Create and manage event timelines and schedules.
• Liaise with vendors, exhibitors, and departmental heads during the event planning process.
• Oversee event setup, execution, and teardown activities.
• Handle event-related inquiries and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Collaborate with our marketing teams to promote and publicise events.
• Monitor and analyse event performance and gather feedback for future improvements.
• Maintain comprehensive records and documentation of event details and communications, keeping CRM systems up to date at all times.
• Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to attendees and participants.

One more thing…many of our events happen at holiday times, so you’ll need to work your magic on bank holidays and weekends too.

Skills, experience and qualities you’ll need

If you can demonstrate the following, let's hear from you:

• A good level of general education and comfortable with IT, including MS Office.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of team management skills and an ability to motivate and influence people at all levels.
• A creative, forward-thinking mindset.

It’s the icing on the cake, but not essential, if you have an NVQ or higher in Events Management, events sales experience, local knowledge and an existing network, and a wide-ranging knowledge of the events industry.

We have a can-do, people-centred ethos at Away Resorts, and we look for certain qualities in our team members. Have a read about it and see if you fit the bill.

What we can offer you

This is an exciting and varied role, and it can also lead to great opportunities for career progression for you. We look after you with a great range of benefits, including:

• Competitive Pension
• Bonus Scheme
• Health Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discounts on Away Resorts Holidays
• On Park Discounts
• Awards and Recognition

Want to join our team? Here’s how to apply

Just click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions. To find out more about what it’s like to work for Away Resorts, check us out at www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers.

Our promise to you

Holiday Heroes come with all sorts of different super-powers, and we welcome them all! After all, wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same? We embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. We love that everyone comes from different backgrounds, allowing us to grow and inspire each other. We’ll never accept any form of discrimination and we’ll forever strive not just for our product to be unique but our people too. In short, we want to bring your whole self to work!

Good Luck!

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