Events and Operations Coordinator

Employer: ARK SCHOOLS

Location: London (Greater), GB

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Sector: Construction & Trades

Job Description

Reports to: Head of Professional Development Location: West London (with flexible working available) Contract: Permanent Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm) Interviews will take place w/c 6 July & 13 July 2026 We’re seeking an Events and Operations Coordinator who will thrive at the heart of effective operational and event support within the professional development team. You will play a key role in coordinating large-scale events, managing logistics and administration, and building strong relationships with schools, partners, and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Being the first point of contact for our events and training programmes (20-4000 attendees) and providing an excellent and seamless participant experience Managing the registration and communication process for events, and ensuring accurate attendance records Liaising with external vendors and training providers by forming great working relationships with our partners Tracking engagement metrics for events (attendance at events, feedback, etc.) and producing reports for senior stakeholders Project managing the creation of event agendas/schedules and making sure any potential clashes are considered Knowledge & Skills: Excellent project management skills with attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple projects/stakeholders Excellent IT skills, with specific skill in using Microsoft Office applications (especially proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint Strong experience of planning complex event schedules and calendar management Strong experience of project and/or in-person and virtual events management Experience working with external suppliers, venue staff, AV teams, and catering vendors Experience running registration systems, attendance tracking, and evaluation processes Qualification Criteria: Degree or equivalent professional experience Project or event management training/qualification (desirable) Right to work in the U.K.

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