Operations and Events Planner Warwick, West Midlands, England
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Position Description
Operations and Events Planner
plus Bonus up to 5% of Salary.
Volvo Group UK are looking for an experienced and outgoing Operations and Events Planner to join us within Volvo Penta UK & Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative individual with a real drive and passion to deliver excellent customer service to join our friendly and energetic Business Support team.
You will be based at the Head Office located in Warwick, with some hybrid work from home available. The Volvo Penta UK & Ireland team comprises 28 specialists with an incredible breadth of skills, knowledge and experience, whose dedication to their roles ensures that we support our customer's success. Teamwork, fun and camaraderie are our core principals, and we take every opportunity to celebrate our successes and maintain an excellent team culture - *Certified Great Place to Work Dec 2022-2023*
Working for Volvo Group…
Volvo Group has an inclusive workplace culture focused on quality, customer service and the environment. Working with us will give you the opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.
Our benefits package includes:
- Pension (up to 7% company matched) and life Assurance
- Company Bonus (up to 5% of salary)
- Medical Insurance provided by Bupa
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellness, mindfulness & counselling)
- Discounts on Gym memberships, shopping vouchers and Holiday & Travel.
- Free on-site parking
- On-site gym
- On-site canteen and coffee shop
- Plus much more
Your role …
You will be integral to our business, ensuring that communication and best practice processes work efficiently and effectively. You will be responsible for managing and organising all internal and external events, as well as assisting with budget management, supplier management, purchasing and processing of invoices.
Main responsibilities:
- To organise and manage all VPUK & IRL events, exhibitions, dealer conferences and external meetings, in accordance with the business strategy to meet time, budget and quality parameters.
- Coordinate team meetings, internal events and special awards and enabling good team interaction.
- Organise external meetings and exhibitions (UK and abroad) to include facility booking, attendee coordination, travel arrangements, accommodation, and promotional materials.
- Manage supplier purchase orders, requisitions and invoices, liaising with AR & AP teams to ensure payments are made within the correct timeframes
Who are you…
Do you have the below required knowledge and experience?... If so we want to hear from you!
You will be an energetic and passionate team player. Your support will be key to the Business Support Team and you really will be like the “glue” that holds it all together. As an enthusiastic individual, you will enjoy delivering fantastic customer service and have a drive to go above and beyond. You will have a flexible approach to working in a changing environment and will have the ability to juggle multiple projects, whilst meeting tight timescales.
Required knowledge/skills & qualifications:
- Experience of event planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Hold a full, valid driving licence.
If this sounds like you, click apply today!
About us
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.
With Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
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