The role
Event Supervisors are responsible for the administration, logistics planning and delivery of domestic and international events.
Collaboration is vital with event teams across the organisation and with external partners and suppliers, all of whose contributions are vital to our role at the centre of the UK’s public diplomacy work. As an Event Supervisor you will meet and interact with individuals from many countries and walks of life.
You will be an organised problem solver who thrives under pressure and handles last-minute changes effortlessly. Event Supervisors proactively manage multiple events at the same time, prioritising tasks and completing them within agreed timelines and to consistently high standards.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we will provide a stimulating and rewarding position, with excellent development options and a highly supportive work environment.
Please refer to the Job Profile for full details
Person Specification
Essential skills
- Proven experience in the event industry
- Strong IT skills – Microsoft O365, CRM and information management systems
- Excellent customer service skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organised – effective time management, able to prioritise and multitask while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience working overseas and/or willingness to travel
- Resilient, adaptable, can do attitude – ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment, deal with changing priorities, work at pace, and use initiative to make decisions under pressure
Behaviours
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours. We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
Life as an Event Supervisor
Hear from Judi about her career at Wilton Park and her experiences as an Event Supervisor: