Events Delivery Coordinator

NPL is tasked with developing and maintaining the UK’s national primary measurement standards: time, distance, mass, temperature and many more. Our focus is real world impact – we apply advanced science and engineering to boost the UK’s prosperity and quality of life.

Our work is crucial to accelerating research, development and testing for new products and processes – from antibiotics and cancer treatments to un-hackable quantum communications and superfast 5G. It’s an exciting time to join us as we are opening new facilities, diversifying our projects and transforming the way we work.

Every year NPL runs around 160 high impact events of many kinds to promote our work, products and services and engage diverse audiences, customers and stakeholders.

Based within our Marketing and Communications team, you’ll work closely with colleagues across many functions to support the delivery of large corporate events and exhibitions for up to 800 people.

You will be involved through the full life cycle of events from identifying venues, and arranging logistics to the set up of stands and exhibitions, including AV and remote viewing. 

You will be a key point of liaison with stakeholders, customers, suppliers and exhibitors to ensure delivery runs smoothly.

Throughout the planning and preparation process, you will assess event goals and provide professional advice and expertise to continually optimise end delivery. You will then analyse and follow up event feedback including recommending future improvements.

• You require previous event management/coordination experience and a track record in customer facing roles.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills essential.
• You will be a driven, pro-active self-starter with solid organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Your IT skills will include knowledge of web based applications such as Eventbrite o Regonline, plus Oracle, Excel, Word and Publisher.
• A current full clean driving license is required (to drive a large commercial vehicle under 7.5 tonnes) .
• Some event work is outside core hours, so occasional unsociable hours including overnight stays and weekends will be required.

NPL offers competitive rewards and benefits. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to creative a positive work-life balance. Please see our careers website for more information.

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The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here -The measure of us - Overview

 NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

 At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.

 We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.