Event Coordinator
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments.
We have an opportunity in our Brand, Marketing & Communications team for an experienced Event Coordinator based in Sydney, to join on a full-time basis. In this role, you will manage the client events calendar - advising practice groups, industry partners and BD on the forward planning of their upcoming events schedule. You will identify event opportunities that align with our guiding principles, and operational end-to-end event management of our client events calendar, which includes in-person events hosted onsite and offsite, virtual events, webinars and hybrid events in the Sydney office and at external venues.
This role will work closely with, and provide guidance to, the current Events Executive.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prior experience in managing and delivering multiple and concurrent events from end to end including stakeholder and supplier management.
* Strong technical skills and an understanding of the process of managing webinars, virtual events (Teams and Zoom predominantly) and hybrid events.
* Excellent project management skills, ability to define and link activities, responsibilities and deadlines.
* Business acumen in corporate dealings and event industry.
* Strong administrative background including CRM content management and customer service.
* Ability to influence stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
* Maintaining composure and a high level of personal presentation and polish during event delivery.
Requirements:
* Prior event management experience in a professional services or corporate environment.
* Tertiary qualifications in Event Management/Public Relations will be highly regarded.
What We Offer:
* Flexible work options.
* Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans.
* We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programmes.
* We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us for a confidential conversation.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to us.