Contract coordinator Work, Jobs in Haswell, Dur (with Salaries)

Conference & Events Sales Coordinator (Part Time)
Culture Quarter / The Fire Station / The Engine Room —Sunderland
- £14.04 - £16.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Customer service
- Employee discount
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Detached Project Coordinator
The Junction Foundation —Middlesbrough
- £35,023 a year
- Part-time
- Health & wellbeing programme
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School Engagement and Enterprise Coordinator
University of Hertfordshire —College
- £33,002 - £38,784 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Annual leave
Recovery Coordinator
Change Grow Live —Sunderland
- £28,557.79 - £32,802.41 a year
- IT
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Communications Operations Coordinator (FTC - 6 months)
Arriva Limited —Sunderland
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
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Property Lease Coordinator
Cora Health —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Newcastle Building Society —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £26,500 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Scheduling Coordinator
Inside Contracting —Prudhoe
- From £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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Care Coordinator
The Riverside Group —Sunderland
- £31,302.63 a year
- Weekend availability
- Contracts
- IT
- Care plans
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Facilities Coordinator
ISS Facility Services —Bishop Auckland
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
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Events Coordinator
Dakota Hotels —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £32,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Computer literacy
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Operations Coordinator
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £32,080 - £34,610 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
Work Placement Coordinator (2 posts)
Middlesbrough College —Middlesbrough
- £28,485 - £30,390 a year
- Call to connect
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Development Coordinator
The Activity Den —Stanley
- £16.98 an hour
- Weekend availability
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Marketing
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Purchasing Coordinator
Vertu Motors —Gateshead
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Business Development Coordinator (Inbound) - Part-time
Portakabin —Stockton-on-Tees
- £25,360 a year
- Call to connect
- CRM software
- Sales
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Wellness and Activity Co-ordinator
Anchor —Tyneside
- £29,312 a year
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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Appropriate Adult - Evening and Overnight - Durham
Child Action Northwest —Durham
- £14.97 - £20.32 an hour
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Wedding and Events Coordinator - full time
MERCURE —Washington
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Grounds Maintenance Operations Supervisor
Batson Groundcare Ltd —Tow Law
- £35,360 - £36,400 a year
- Weekend availability
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Conference & Events Sales Coordinator (Part Time)

Culture Quarter / The Fire Station / The Engine Room
Sunderland

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£14.04 - £16.00 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Discounted or free food
Company events
Employee discount

Qualifications

Hospitality
Sales
Customer service
Catering
Administrative experience
OpenTable
Customer relationship management
Organisational skills
Events management
Business
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Conference & Events Sales Coordinator (Part Time)

Love events, hospitality and working with people?

We're looking for a Conference & Events Sales Coordinator to join the team at Culture Quarter.

Based at The Fire Station, you'll be the first point of contact for conferences, meetings, celebrations and private events across our growing venue portfolio. From the initial enquiry through to the event itself, you'll help create exceptional experiences while driving sales and building lasting client relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in events, hospitality or sales who enjoys a fast-paced environment, thrives on organisation and loves delivering outstanding customer service.

What you'll be doing

Turning enquiries into bookings
Coordinating conferences, weddings and special events
Working closely with operational and catering teams
Building relationships with businesses and organisations across the region
Representing Culture Quarter at networking and industry events

25 hours per week Salary: £18,252 - £20,800 Based at The Fire Station, Sunderland

Join a team that's creating experiences that enrich lives, strengthen communities and transform places.

To qualify - applicants MUST complete the pre-screening questions.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Conference & Events Sales Coordinator

Reports To: Programme & Events Manager

Department: Programme Team

Terms: Permanent, Part-TimeHours: 25 hours per week

Typically, Monday to Friday, approximately 9.30am to 2.30pm.

Flexibility is required to meet clients, attend networking events and support key business events including University Graduations, conferences, hospitality functions and other major activations across the Culture Quarter estate.

Location: Based at The Fire Station, working across The Fire Station, FireSide, The Engine Room, The Dun Cow and other locations as required.

Salary: £18,252 – £20,800 (based on 25hpw) depending on experience

1. Purpose of the Role

To generate and coordinate conference, meeting, hospitality and private event business across the Culture Quarter estate, converting enquiries into bookings and delivering exceptional client experiences from first enquiry to final invoice.

The role is responsible for responding rapidly to enquiries, guiding clients through the booking journey, maximising revenue opportunities and ensuring every event is accurately planned, communicated and delivered.

Working closely with operational, technical, catering and finance colleagues, the Conference & Events Sales Executive will help create memorable experiences whilst ensuring the highest levels of organisation, accuracy and customer service.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining accurate event information within YesPlan, Culture Quarter's event management system, ensuring all departments have access to up-to-date event details and operational requirements. They will also coordinate restaurant group bookings and festive dining reservations through OpenTable.

The role plays an important part in promoting Culture Quarter as Sunderland's leading live events and hospitality destination, actively identifying opportunities to grow revenue, strengthen client relationships and showcase everything our venues have to offer.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Conference & Events Sales & Coordination

· Act as the primary point of contact for conference, meeting, celebration and private event enquiries.

· Respond promptly and professionally to enquiries received via telephone, email, website and social media channels.

· Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings through excellent customer service and effective sales techniques.

· Prepare quotations, proposals, contracts and booking confirmations.

· Maximise revenue opportunities through upselling food, beverage, hospitality and technical services.

B. Event Planning & Coordination

· Coordinate events from initial enquiry through to successful delivery.

· Accurately capture client requirements and maintain detailed event records producing detailed event sheets and operational briefs.

· Liaise closely with the Executive Chef, Operations Manager, Technical & Building Manager and other key colleagues to ensure events are delivered successfully.

· Coordinate room layouts, technical requirements, catering arrangements and client expectations.

C. Financial Administration & Commercial Controls

· Request, process and record deposits accurately.

· Coordinate invoicing and final settlements with the Finance team.

· Monitor outstanding balances and follow up professionally where required.

· Maintain organised records of contracts, invoices and event documentation.

· Support reporting and revenue forecasting activities.

D. Restaurant Group Bookings & Christmas Coordination

· Lead the administration and coordination of large restaurant bookings, festive dining and Christmas parties.

· Manage group reservations through OpenTable.

· Coordinate pre-orders, dietary requirements and guest lists.

· Process deposits and pre-payments.

· Upsell drinks packages, hospitality enhancements and additional services.

E. Event Meetings & Continuous Improvement

· Attend and contribute to the weekly Events Meeting each Tuesday.

· Present upcoming event information to colleagues and departments.

· Ensure key operational details are clearly communicated.

· Review completed events and identify opportunities for improvement, capture feedback and lessons learned.

F. Business Development & Networking

· Represent Culture Quarter at networking events, exhibitions and business forums when required.

· Undertake market research and identify prospective clients.

· Build relationships with local businesses, public sector organisations, charities and community groups.

3. Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

· Experience in event coordination, conference sales, hospitality sales or a similar commercial role.

· Strong customer service, communication and relationship-building skills.

· Highly organised with excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.

· Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

· Commercially aware with confidence identifying and converting sales opportunities.

Confident using IT systems, including CRM, booking or event management software.

Desirable Experience & Skills

· Experience within hospitality, events, visitor attractions, theatres, hotels, conference venues or stadiums.

· Experience selling conferences, meetings, celebrations or corporate events.

· Experience using systems such as YesPlan, OpenTable or similar platforms.

· Knowledge of hospitality operations and catering requirements.

· Experience working across multiple venues.

· An established network within the North East business community.

Personal Qualities

· Warm, professional and approachable.

· Positive, enthusiastic and solutions-focused.

· Organised, dependable and commercially minded.

· Confident building relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.

· Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and supporting Sunderland's cultural and hospitality sector.

To qualify - applicants MUST complete the pre-screening questions.

Pay: £14.04-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee discount

Application question(s):

Please describe a conference, event, meeting or hospitality booking that you were responsible for coordinating from enquiry through to delivery. What was your role and what was the outcome?
What interests you most about working for Culture Quarter?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sunderland SR1 3HA

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