Job Description

Gray Dawes Group is a multi-award winning, global travel management company with offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, The Netherlands and the United States. Established in 1865, we're constantly growing by using technology and our passion for what we do to keep evolving.

Gray Dawes Events are part of the wider Gray Dawes group, we are a growing team of Event experts with a laser focus on offering our clients unique first class experiences. We're not just there to deliver high quality events, innovative experiences all with the slickest execution, we're there as an extension of our clients' own organisations - their out-of-house events department. We achieve this because of the depths we go to in understanding our clients, their culture, their brand values and business objectives. And we always deliver... better!

If this all sounds like something you want to be a part of then we'd like to hear from you. We offer a fantastic work environment, with all the benefits and perks you'd expect from a forward-thinking and people-focussed organisation. And we're always on the lookout for skilled and motivated individuals to become part of the Gray Dawes family. Take a look at our latest vacancies and make that move!

We are looking to hire an experienced Events Coordinator to join our existing team. In this role you will be providing exceptional service to clients on all elements of event management, including venue find, designing and delivering creative proposals. The right candidate would coordinate logistics and deliver seamless end to end event management, both in the UK and abroad.

You will be based from our Manchester office however hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) will be available after you have successfully completed your probationary and training period.

What you'll do

Support on a portfolio of events managing the day-to-day logistics of numerous events from proposal to delivery and reconciliation. Discuss and propose creative event concepts with clients and the team. Assist in designing and building client proposals. Attend and manage events onsite when required. Delegate Management and registration. Work with suppliers to provide the very best service at competitive prices. Event debrief meetings and reporting. Budget management and reconciliation. Multitask across a number of projects showing attention to detail.

What we're looking for

2-3 years proven experience in events management. Exceptional client service skills, strong communication, presentation and organisational skills. Strong problem solving and decision making abilities. An exceptional eye for detail and creativity. Business and commercial awareness. Flexible, adaptable style and approach.

What We Can Offer

Our people are our heartbeats, driving everything that we do. We encourage our people to be their best selves, do the right thing, tell it like it is and be flexible. This opportunity will allow our new team members to be part of our journey as we expand in the global market. As we value our people, we offer a range of great benefits including:

Group Life Cover

EAP Scheme

Pension Scheme

Volunteering Days

Travel Discounts

Shopping Discounts

Christmas Savings Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sabbatical Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Please could you let us know your annual salary expectation. Are you currently eligible to work in the UK without any future sponsorship requirements? Please could you let me know how many years experience you have working within the events industry. Tell us your favourite event you have been a part of?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Reference ID: Events Coordinator