Events Executive

Events Executive

Cantello Tayler Recruitment is currently recruiting for an Events Executive to join our client based in Windsor, Berkshire on 12-month fixed term contract for an exciting project based on an anniversary celebration. Office hours are 9.00-5.00 but the role will require some evening work in Windsor or London. Hybrid role with limited parking.

Events Executive responsibilities include:

• Online research on LinkedIn etc. in preparation for an Anniversary engagement, marketing and fundraising push.
• In liaison with the Alumni Relations Manager, manage and co-ordinate the 'Connect and Reflect' initiative, designed to reconnect alumni groups in the Summer of 2025, which will include collating data for an anniversary alumni survey.
• Manage and/or provide administrative assistance as required for other anniversary activities, which are likely to include:
  • Support and Mentor Fundraising Drive
  • Sponsors' Dinner
  • Celebratory event for volunteers
  • Question Time panel discussion
  • Royal Reception
• Support the Alumni Relations Manager on the anniversary activities and undertake other appropriate activities and projects as may be allocated by the organisation from time to time.

Events Executive required skills and experience:

• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to apply them to multiple events and prioritise when necessary
• Events administration experience
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and methodical working
• Ability to research people via LinkedIn etc.
• Ability to being proactive as well as reactive
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently approach and engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Experience of managing self in a team context and ability to develop strong relationships
• Experience of CRMs (we use Salesforce), and SharePoint
• Ability to use MS Office, especially Word, Excel, and Adobe

Attributes:

• Well organised
• Ability to plan
• Enjoys research
• Ability to multi-task
• Eye for detail/meticulous
• Enjoys relationship building
• Personable and professional
• Reliable
• Team player

If this Event Executive contract role is of interest to you, please click apply now or contact Marie Spratley in our Egham office.