Event Coordinator, Entertainment & Gaming

Event Coordinator

The Event Coordinator position based in Harrow is a temporary role paying £18.22 per hour, operating on a shift pattern that includes evenings and weekends. You will oversee planning and delivery of community, corporate, and civic events from conception to completion.

The role requires strong organisational abilities and stakeholder management skills, coordinating multiple elements simultaneously and working flexible hours to meet event schedules and client requirements within the London Borough of Harrow.

Pay rate: £18.22 per hour
Hours of work: shift pattern including evenings and weekends on a rota.

London Borough of Harrow

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of events from concept through to completion.
• Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, contractors, community groups, and external stakeholders.
• Manage event schedules, logistics, venue bookings, and supplier arrangements.
• Ensure events are delivered safely and in line with council policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Support the preparation and management of event budgets.
• Coordinate event marketing and communications activities where required.
• Attend events and provide on-site support to ensure smooth delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate event success, producing post‑event reports and recommendations.

• Previous experience in event planning, coordination, or project support.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with a variety of internal and external partners.
• Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety considerations within events (desirable).