Event Operations Coordinator

Knowledge, skills and attributes

• Competence across Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook; Salesforce experience is beneficial.
• Autocad experience, or the ability to complete a short course in the use of Autocad would be required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and follow directions carefully.
• Excellent attention to detail, a methodical approach and the ability to identify errors or omissions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently within agreed procedures.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise logically in high-pressure situations.
• Sound appreciation of exhibition and event WHS requirements and willingness to contribute to the planning and documentation supporting a WHS plan.
• Customer-service orientation, composure and a practical approach to resolving issues.
• Physical capacity to work on an active event site and move throughout venue and marina environments, with reasonable adjustments where required.

Experience and qualifications

• Previous event, project-planning, operations or administration experience.
• Experience contributing to delivery of products or services against strict timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work to an approved plan and apply policies and procedures.
• Relevant WHS, event management or project coordination study is advantageous.
• Boating, marina or marine-industry experience is advantageous but not essential.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• ShareMatch scheme: allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support: EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, access to health apps and more
• Awards: Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• Global collaboration: As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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