Events Coordinator

Contract summary:
\n Contract length: Permanent
\n Working weeks: Full time, all year round
\n Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday some evenings and weekends for events
\n Salary: Please contact the recruitment teamfor salary information

The role:Thepostholderwillcoordinate the administration and operational delivery of events, weddings,filmingand venue hire activity, ensuring an exceptional client experience frominitialenquiry through to post-event review.You will also provide administrative support to theSchoolshistoric tours operation, working alongside the Tours Administrator whenrequired.The estate at Harrow offers a range of historic buildings, modernfacilitiesand outside spaces, so it isa great opportunityfor someonewho enjoys variety andwants to work within a broad repertoireof personal, corporate,charityand sporting events.

For moreinformationpleasereview the job description attached as a separate document to the advertisement on theSchoolvacancies page.

The skills:This role will suit a candidatewhoprides themselves on theirexperience andability to managetheadministrativedetailsof aneventsmanagementprocess fromstart to finish;dealing with the enquiry, planninganddeliveryof the event as well as thefinancial payments/invoicingand associated reports.You willbe highly organised, with strong verbal and written communication styles that reflect the organisations brand andclientexpectations.Your good numerical ability and confidence with MS Officeapplications will enable you to accurately recordclient andfinancial information.Using yourpositive, approachable, professional demeanourand flexibility to support the teamat busy times, you will buildexcellent relationships with colleagues and provide a customer service thatsupports and strengthens the reputation of Harrow School as one of thebestvenue providers in London.

The benefitsinclude:

free lunch

free parking

automatic enrolment in theSchoolspension scheme

use of theSchoolssports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track.

subsidised membership of the tennis, golf,anglingand social clubs.

The environment:Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835boysstudy at Harrow and live in theSchools12 boarding houses.Harrow School Enterprises Limited (HSEL) is the trading company of Harrow School. Itis responsible forraisingadditionalfunds for theSchoolthrough commercial activities such as events, filming, tours, weddings, educational courses, residential tenantgroupsand sports facilities hire. HSEL is also the head office for Harrow School Short Courses (HSSC), which is one of the leading providers of summer language courses for international students aged 8-17 years.

\n Applications will be processed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early application is recommended.

Equality,diversityand inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

Harrow School is committed topromoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to adhere to andensure compliance with the Schools Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures at all times.

In the event of a successful application, candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including Childrens Barred List information) and prohibition checks.No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a?month. Please plan accordingly.?

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions and cautions,reprimandsand final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as spent under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children toattemptto apply for a position at the Harrow School. Please refer to the School's Recruitment,Selectionand Disclosure Policy for more details.

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