A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Special Events Coordinator to join the highly successful RHS Shows team. The RHS Shows team deliver corporate, public and internal events at the world-renowned flower shows including RHS Chelsea Flower Show and RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Festival.
The successful candidate will work with the team managing the RHS Special events portfolio, supporting the wider Special Events team to maximise net profit for the previews and events whilst delivering on brand messaging for the charity. Aspects of the role will include working with our VIP guests and clients and supporting the event operations at our shows.
As an extremely organised person, you will be able to work on more than one project simultaneously. You will be used to responding promptly and politely to all enquiries to help maximise business for the team. As an experienced Events professional, you will support the team to assist with event operations, manage key external stakeholders and volunteer management.
The RHS provides a number of great benefits for employees including:
• Free access to all RHS Gardens and Flower Shows
• 20% discount on all RHS Retail
• Discounted food and drink from the catering outlets at the gardens
• Employee discounts at high street retailer and cash back scheme
• 25 days’ holiday (increasing to 28 and 30 with service)
• Bike to work scheme
• Pension with employers’ contribution, which increases with length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and immediate family
• Monthly Garden magazine and access to gardening advice
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Salary: Up to £27’500pa
Apply via our website below by 31 January 2022
https://rhsocli.webitrent.com/rhsocli_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF....
Rhian Pressley Venue & Special Events Manager