Events Logistics Coordinator

Description

We are looking for a master multi-tasker with great organisational skills to coordinate the logistics for a series of Aurora’s client and public events with the aim of sharing the company’s original analysis on the hottest energy topics.

Department: Commercial - Events

Location: Oxford, UK

Joining our Oxford office, you will be responsible for organising our in‑person and virtual events such as our client roundtable meetings, workshops, webinars, support with our annual market‑leading conferences and podcast. You will organise some of these events from initial planning through to running the event on the day and post‑event activities, including (for in‑person events): liaising with venues, caterers and other suppliers, delegates and internal stakeholders, in some cases attend on the day and make sure everything runs smoothly;

(for virtual events): scheduling, test runs, setting up and managing logistics on the day.

As part of your role, you will be responsible for part of the organisation of Aurora’s large events. This will involve supporting the Events team with various activities where you will play a key role in speaker management, sponsor ships and partnerships administration.

Lastly, you will be responsible for the logistics of “Aurora Energy Unplugged Podcast”. This role involves coordinating all logistical aspects of the organisation’s podcast, including scheduling briefing calls and recording sessions, and ensuring contributors have the necessary information. You will work closely with the Podcast Coordinator to maintain timelines, manage communications, and support a smooth end‑to‑end process for each episode.

The role offers significant opportunities for growth and personal development as we continue to develop our conference and event programme.

You will be a member of our Events team, reporting to the Head of Events and you will work alongside members of our senior management. Great organisational skills are vital for this role, together with a flexible approach and a ‘can do’ attitude.

If you’re an enthusiastic events coordinator looking for a new challenge, step this way! This is your chance to take ownership of your specialism within an innovative, successful, and growing company.

• Organise our in‑person client roundtable meetings and workshops. Liaise with venues, caterers and other suppliers, delegates and internal stakeholders, in some cases attend on the day making sure everything runs smoothly, and post‑event activities such as producing attendance reports and follow‑ups;
• Coordinate our webinars, including scheduling, test runs, setting up and managing logistics on the day, preparing the recording and attendance report afterwards and sharing it with internal stakeholders;
• Support the large events teams with logistics related to speaker management, including drafting invitations, collecting materials, and preparing supporting documents;
• Assist with sponsorship and partnership administration, and other supplier contracts for the large events, including tracking contracts, deliverables, and payments in collaboration with Finance;
• Provide onsite support for selected in‑person events in the UK (specific responsibilities to be defined per event);
• Podcast Support:
  • Schedule and coordinate briefing calls and recording sessions for the organisation’s podcast series;
  • Work closely with the Podcast Coordinator to ensure all logistics are delivered on time and stakeholders have the information they need.
• Contribute with ideas to constantly improve our events strategy and as part of the wider Commercial team, always asking ‘What’s next?’

• Enthusiastic, energetic with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and negotiation skills, able to manage a range of activities effectively to tight deadline
• Able to multi‑task and re‑prioritize in a fast‑paced and demanding environment
• Work experience within in‑person and virtual events organisation or a commercial environment
• Ability to learn quickly and follow or develop processes that improve our internal efficiency
• Professional, excellent communication skills, able to build relationships at all levels
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