9 Event Planners jobs in Croydon

Event Planner Based in Surrey (Hybrid 1 day per week onsite minimum) Full-time, Monday to Friday (some evenings for virtual events) BA Degree required Up to £18 per hour MUST BE ABLE TO START A ROLE IMMEDIATELY Are you a detail-driven organiser with a passion for delivering seamless virtual experiences? Join a dynamic global team that’s redefining how audiences connect online. We’re looking for an Event Planner who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings creative energy to virtual engagement, and knows how to keep things running like clockwork. What you’ll be doing: • Managing virtual events end-to-end—from registration setup to live delivery • Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution • Training partners on event tech and best practices • Identifying operational efficiencies to scale delivery • Supporting special projects to enhance virtual event workflows What you’ll bring: • Strong command of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word & Excel) • Familiarity with Webex and Zoom (preferred) • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage up and work with senior stakeholders • Proactive mindset and problem-solving flair • A passion for virtual event planning and innovation Perks & Potential: • Hybrid working with flexibility • Opportunity to extend into 2026 • Work with a global, forward-thinking team • Make a real impact on how audiences experience events • Career growth in a high-performing environment What you need to do now: To apply for this role, please send your CV, we’re excited to hear from you!

Job Title- Event Planner

Location- Egham Surrey (Hybrid, 1x per week)

Duration- Contract till end of the year (This role has the potential to extend into 2026 but this would be confirmed closer to end of year)

• Minimum 2+ years professional work experience
• Education- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Results-oriented drive and a solid work ethic Solid computer and analytical skills proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word and Excel) and virtual event delivery platforms (Webex and Zoom) preferred
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Superior poise and judgment (demonstrated “grace under pressure”) with both internal and external constituencies
• Ability to work well in ambiguous situations with little information or direction across multiple regions
• Comfort working with and ability to upward manage senior executives
• Innovative approach to process and workflow
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Strong service ethic
• Strong record of achievement in current position
• Interest and experience in virtual event planning
• Manage the operational delivery of virtual events from start to finish including registration set-up and management, coordination with internal stakeholders on delivery specifications, and day-of execution.
• Train program partners on virtual event technology, Conferences processes and resources (registration and delivery technologies, registration protocols and online resources).
• Identify and create new ways to engage with our audiences virtually using feedback on previous conferences/events to continue to enhance the customer experience.
• Seek and determine new operational efficiencies to drive further scale across large volume of virtual events.
• Liaise with global conferences teams on process changes and improvements across the team.
• Perform special projects to further virtual event product and workflow.

Event Planner

Based in Surrey (Hybrid 1 day per week onsite minimum)

Full-time, Monday to Friday (some evenings for virtual events)

BA Degree required

Up to £18 per hour

MUST BE ABLE TO START A ROLE IMMEDIATELY

Are you a detail-driven organiser with a passion for delivering seamless virtual experiences?

Join a dynamic global team that’s redefining how audiences connect online. We’re looking for an Event Planner who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings creative energy to virtual engagement, and knows how to keep things running like clockwork.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing virtual events end-to-end—from registration setup to live delivery

• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution

• Training partners on event tech and best practices

• Identifying operational efficiencies to scale delivery

• Supporting special projects to enhance virtual event workflows

What you’ll bring:

• Strong command of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word & Excel)

• Familiarity with Webex and Zoom (preferred)

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage up and work with senior stakeholders

• Proactive mindset and problem-solving flair

• A passion for virtual event planning and innovation

Perks & Potential:

• Hybrid working with flexibility

• Opportunity to extend into 2026

• Work with a global, forward-thinking team

• Make a real impact on how audiences experience events

• Career growth in a high-performing environment

What you need to do now:

To apply for this role, please send your CV, we’re excited to hear from you!

Job Description

Event Planner

Based in Surrey (Hybrid 1 day per week onsite minimum)

Full-time, Monday to Friday (some evenings for virtual events)

BA Degree required

Up to £18 per hour

MUST BE ABLE TO START A ROLE IMMEDIATELY

Are you a detail-driven organiser with a passion for delivering seamless virtual experiences?

Join a dynamic global team that’s redefining how audiences connect online. We’re looking for an Event Planner who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings creative energy to virtual engagement, and knows how to keep things running like clockwork.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing virtual events end-to-end—from registration setup to live delivery

• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution

• Training partners on event tech and best practices

• Identifying operational efficiencies to scale delivery

• Supporting special projects to enhance virtual event workflows

What you’ll bring:

• Strong command of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word & Excel)

• Familiarity with Webex and Zoom (preferred)

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage up and work with senior stakeholders

• Proactive mindset and problem-solving flair

• A passion for virtual event planning and innovation

Perks & Potential:

• Hybrid working with flexibility

• Opportunity to extend into 2026

• Work with a global, forward-thinking team

• Make a real impact on how audiences experience events

• Career growth in a high-performing environment

What you need to do now:

To apply for this role, please send your CV, we’re excited to hear from you!

Job Description

We are Company of Cooks , and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.

Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here.

Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity and we’re looking for a Event Planner to join our team in London .

Location : Central London Venues

Rate of Pay : £40,000 per annum

Working Pattern : Predominately Monday - Friday 9 - 5, some evening and weekend availability to oversee events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Event planner working across multiple venues
• Creative ideas sessions and implementing event plans and concepts with clients
• Liaising and negotiating with external vendors as and when required
• Handling logistics and all operational management of the event from contracted stage to completion, including booking staffing and equipment
• Updating senior management and attending regular events meetings with the client teams
• Writing and distributing post-event reports
• Responsible for the event P&L and month- end accounting and reporting
• Site visits and walk arounds
• Being an ambassador for Company of Cooks
• Seeing opportunities for event bookers to be introduced to the rest of our portfolio through eve
• Developing key client relationships, including regular communication with the lead client where appropriate
• Keeping up to date with latest trends in events and hospitality using this to influence upselling and higher spends
• A leading role in the planning and delivery of our company events, including client dinners and quarterly sector informative sessions
• Expect each day to be different and present a new challenge

About you:

• An experienced event professional with an understanding of unique venues and high-end hospitality
• An ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Receptive to learning processes, systems and eager to jump straight in to new environments
• A keen eye for detail that extends to social media, with the ability to capture simple content
• An enthusiastic team player, willing to go the extra mile and exceed expectations
• A creative who also has a solid understanding of profit and loss accounts and is data-driven

What's in it for you?

Working with Company Of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Job Description

Job Title- Event Planner

Location- Egham Surrey (Hybrid, 1x per week)

Duration- Contract till end of the year (This role has the potential to extend into 2026 but this would be confirmed closer to end of year)

• Minimum 2+ years professional work experience
• Education- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Results-oriented drive and a solid work ethic Solid computer and analytical skills proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word and Excel) and virtual event delivery platforms (Webex and Zoom) preferred
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Superior poise and judgment (demonstrated “grace under pressure”) with both internal and external constituencies
• Ability to work well in ambiguous situations with little information or direction across multiple regions
• Comfort working with and ability to upward manage senior executives
• Innovative approach to process and workflow
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Strong service ethic
• Strong record of achievement in current position
• Interest and experience in virtual event planning
• Manage the operational delivery of virtual events from start to finish including registration set-up and management, coordination with internal stakeholders on delivery specifications, and day-of execution.
• Train program partners on virtual event technology, Conferences processes and resources (registration and delivery technologies, registration protocols and online resources).
• Identify and create new ways to engage with our audiences virtually using feedback on previous conferences/events to continue to enhance the customer experience.
• Seek and determine new operational efficiencies to drive further scale across large volume of virtual events.
• Liaise with global conferences teams on process changes and improvements across the team.
• Perform special projects to further virtual event product and workflow.

Our client, a premier event management company renowned for orchestrating world-class events, is seeking an exceptional Senior Event Planner to join their innovative, remote-first team. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your creativity and organizational prowess from anywhere in the UK, contributing to the design and execution of high-profile virtual and hybrid events. You will be responsible for the end-to-end planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of events, from corporate conferences and product launches to exclusive galas and festivals. Your duties will include conceptualizing event themes, managing budgets, sourcing and negotiating with vendors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring seamless execution. A key aspect of this role will involve utilizing cutting-edge virtual event platforms and technologies to create engaging online experiences. You will work closely with clients to understand their vision and objectives, translating them into successful and memorable events. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in event planning, with a demonstrable portfolio of successful large-scale events, preferably including significant experience with virtual and hybrid formats. Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities are essential for effective remote collaboration. Proficiency with event management software and virtual event platforms is crucial. A Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred. This role offers the ultimate flexibility, allowing you to work remotely while contributing to a dynamic and creative industry. Our client fosters a collaborative and supportive virtual work environment, prioritizing innovation and client satisfaction. If you are a passionate and experienced event professional seeking a role with unparalleled autonomy and impact, we encourage you to apply. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of event experiences.

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and - through their work - can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.
+ Position within the UK Experience Studio Team and opportunity to support the international team.
+ Part of a 13-person team, reporting to the leader of the events department, dedicated to multiple clients.
+ Working together with account managers, the operations director, project managers, and creative teams, as well as freelancers.
**What You'll Do**
+ Acting as the interface between the main client and the project team - which you will assemble - and leading on any creative.
+ Understanding the strategic objectives of our clients, you will serve as the key contact for stakeholders and will translate strategic goals into event recommendations.
+ Demonstrating strong communication skills and providing guidance and solutions to clients on various challenges and any issues arising.
+ Working alongside a dedicated team, you will manage the response to client requests and oversee event production. You'll collaborate with creative, production, and logistics teams. Projects may involve both a UK team and a cross-functional team based in different European countries.
**What We're Looking For**
+ You will lead a cross-functional event team (content, technical, logistics) to ensure effective communication, coordination, and collaboration among stakeholders.
+ You will put the right project teams in place - with the help of the operations manager - in order to define and implement the right profiles and then coordinate the project team throughout the event.
+ You will drive the ideation and creation of concepts, development content, and will be an inspiring leader throughout the process.
+ You'll define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, including managing timelines and budgets. Your understanding of different event components (content, creative, production, logistics) will be crucial. Working alongside a logistics director, you'll be the client's primary point of contact, gathering their needs to brief various stakeholders (copywriters, graphic designers, video editors, etc.).
+ Minimum 10 years of experience in the events industry and 3 years in a similar role.
+ Possess strong project leadership qualities, great attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills.
+ Practice effective stress management with the ability to prioritize.
+ Have a proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously. Be assertive with good decision-making skills.
**Location**
London, United Kingdom
**The #TeamGBT Experience**
Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.
+ **Flexible benefits** are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
+ **Travel perks:** get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
+ **Develop the skills you want** when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
+ **We strive to champion Inclusion** in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
+ And much more!
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