Events and Operations Coordinator

Reports to: Head of Professional Development

Location: West London (with flexible working available)

Contract: Permanent

Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm)

Interviews will take place w/c 6 July & 13 July 2026

We're seeking an Events and Operations Coordinator who will thrive at the heart of effective operational and event support within the professional development team. You will play a key role in coordinating large-scale events, managing logistics and administration, and building strong relationships with schools, partners, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Being the first point of contact for our events and training programmes (20-4000 attendees) and providing an excellent and seamless participant experience
• Managing the registration and communication process for events, and ensuring accurate attendance records
• Liaising with external vendors and training providers by forming great working relationships with our partners
• Tracking engagement metrics for events (attendance at events, feedback, etc.) and producing reports for senior stakeholders
• Project managing the creation of event agendas/schedules and making sure any potential clashes are considered

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent project management skills with attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple projects/stakeholders
• Excellent IT skills, with specific skill in using Microsoft Office applications (especially proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Strong experience of planning complex event schedules and calendar management
• Strong experience of project and/or in-person and virtual events management
• Experience working with external suppliers, venue staff, AV teams, and catering vendors
• Experience running registration systems, attendance tracking, and evaluation processes

Qualification Criteria:

• Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Project or event management training/qualification (desirable)
• Right to work in the U.K.