We’re Hiring: Memorable Events Don’t Just Happen… …They Happen to be our Business

Have you got what it takes to join our award-winning team?

We’re on the hunt for a Senior Events Co-ordinator to join our dynamic, award-winning Events team. 

As a key part of one of Northern Ireland’s leading integrated communications consultancies our events specialists already work with some of the UK and Ireland’s largest employers, most iconic brands and ambitious companies to deliver world-class, high impact events of all shapes and sizes.

Our focus is on planning and delivering first-class communications solutions, including the implementation of events (primarily business to business), which help bring our clients’ brands, programmes, initiatives or products to life and help to engage and connect with their key audiences. 

Who we’re looking for…

The successful candidate will need to quickly integrate into a busy events team working with other team members to deliver key tasks for ongoing and project-based clients across a range of business sectors – agri-food, economic development, energy & environment, professional services, tourism, transport, consumer brands and more.

The core range of events we manage on behalf of clients include but isn’t limited to –

• Major conferences, workshops and webinar/seminars;
• Stakeholder and Public Information events/roadshows
• Business announcements, product launches, company training/ networking events,
• Trade fairs/shows, exhibitions
• Gala Dinners and Award Ceremonies.

Essential criteria/skills
• Third level qualification either diploma, foundation degree or degree in a related subject – Event Management / Communications / Marketing or similar);
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an events planning, marketing or hospitality related role where you have delivered or planned live and/or virtual events. You should have a strong project management ability and commercial awareness.
• Flexible in working outside of the normal working hours and getting to where you need to be with little notice, so access to your own transport and a Full UK Driving licence is also a must.

Desirable criteria/Skills
• Previous experience working in or as part of the corporate events industry (amongst other) with knowledge of the public/private and third sector players in NI/Ireland/UK
• Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of event/project management, planning, delivery and evaluation phases, including managing external services and suppliers
• Understanding of marketing & promotional tactics used in event promotion and audience engagement tactics e.g. direct contact, PR/publicity, social media etc.

How to apply…..

If you meet the job criteria and have the experience and ambition to deliver what we need, apply with an up to date and tailored CV including specific relevant examples to meet the job requirements.  

Please also include a separate elevator pitch/cover letter about yourself (150 words maximum) highlighting how you are the must-see candidate for this position. Please tailor your pitch to best demonstrate how you are right for this role. 

Or email, for the attention of the Events Director, to: jobs@morrowcommunications.com

Reference ID: Senior Events Co-ordinator (SEVC)
Closing date: Friday 20th December at 5pm