Events Coordinator
House of Commons
- Department
- House of Commons
- Location
- London
- Openings
- 2 posts
- Grade
- Other
- Salary
- £31,529 to £34,913
- Closing
- 6 days left
- Profession
- Administration
- Contract
- Permanent
- Security clearance
- CTC
- Working pattern
- Full-time
Job summary
Join the House of Commons Events Team as an Events Coordinator and take ownership of a varied portfolio of Member-hosted and commercial events around the House. From initial enquiry through to successful delivery, you’ll guide clients through the planning journey, creating exceptional experiences within one of the UK’s most prestigious venues.
Find out more about working at the House of Commons.
What they’re looking for
- Experience in managing multiple events, end-to-end, simultaneously.
- Excellent planning & organisational skills, within a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity & inclusion.
- Excellent customer service & written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage sensitive information and stay professional at all times, especially during high-profile events.
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, confident events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two events are the same. You’ll build trusted relationships with MPs, clients and internal teams, translating requirements into seamless event plans while managing deadlines, budgets and operational priorities.
You’ll coordinate with catering, chefs, security and facilities teams, produce accurate event documentation, and ensure every event meets House policies, security requirements, licensing legislation and venue protocols. You’ll also identify commercial opportunities, respond confidently to changing demands and use client feedback to improve services.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Selection process
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against criteria 1 – 3 in the Job Description.
More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament
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