Event Coordinator, Administrative​/Clerical

Event Coordinator Leading UK Membership Body Milton Keynes (Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office)
Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £28,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package including pension, employee assistance programme, life assurance cover, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.

Membership Bespoke is working with a leading UK membership body to recruit an Event Coordinator. Our client supports a wide network of professionals and organisations through a programme of high-quality events, conferences and exhibitions, playing a key role in connecting its sector and sharing best practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior events professional looking to develop their career within a membership organisation, gaining hands‑on experience across a varied and high‑profile events portfolio.

Working closely with an experienced Head of Events, you will support the delivery of a flagship national exhibition attracting over 7,000 attendees, alongside a major conference and awards programme and a calendar of regional events. You will play a key role in speaker liaison, programme coordination and exhibitor management, acting as a central point of contact throughout the event lifecycle. The role offers exposure to a broad stakeholder base across sport, venues, manufacturing and the wider outdoor sector, with a clear pathway to take ownership of events as you develop.

• Event delivery and coordination – support the planning and delivery of exhibitions, conferences, awards and regional events.
• Act as a key point of contact for exhibitors, delegates and suppliers.
• Coordinate speakers, programmes, logistics and event materials.
• Provide on‑site support, ensuring events run smoothly and professionally.

• Build effective relationships with internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Support sponsor and exhibitor engagement to ensure a high‑quality experience.
• Work with marketing teams to support event promotion and communications.

• Maintain accurate event data and support CRM processes.
• Assist with budgeting, expense tracking and reporting.
• Contribute to post‑event evaluation and continuous improvement.

• Experience in events, administration or a customer-facing role (or relevant qualification).
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• A proactive, team‑oriented approach with a desire to learn.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment.