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Are you creative and enjoy getting the best out of others with the ability to generate innovative ideas? Do you want to thrive in an events career? Are you super organised?

This role sits within our Internal Communication team and supports the Events Manager by having a broad knowledge of all event and administrative processes. The Events Coordinator will be able to manage various events from end to end with the support of the Events Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for all events taking place within the Asda House atrium and management of Events mailbox
• Management of events from end to end such as internal meetings and long service recognition
• Travel to various event locations across Asda and external venues
• Consulting with wider Internal Communication team for the scope and requirements of stakeholders, particularly for larger events such as our annual conferences and monthly meetings
• Ability to manage large scale delegate registration and catering management for events

• Detailed understanding of how to manage accommodation and room block bookings for all events
• Thinks outside of the box to improve existing processes and better ways of working
• Responsible for raising POs, paying invoices and tracking spend
• General events support, including creating proposals for all events
• Supporting wider Internal Communication team as and when required

• Project work as required

Essential skills and experience:

• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise in a fast paced and demanding environment

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Creative and gets the best out of others with the ability to generate innovative ideas
• Tenacity, resilience and a can do attitude
• Solution driven and works well under pressure to solve problems

Who this role works with:

• Personal Assistants to Executive Board Members and VPs
• Colleague Engagement and People Teams

• Internal Communication
• Home Office Support Services (Security, Asda Tech, City Facilities)
• Home Office Sites (Britannia House, MCE, George House)
• External Support Services and Suppliers

Work Where it Works

Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to chose where you'll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.

You will also get a benefit package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards