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Events Coordinator
Location: Wales (Head office in Cardiff but can work from any partnering offices in Wales)
Salary: £32,746
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is proud to be working with a Public Sector organisation whose vision is to make Wales the place of choice for health, care and wellbeing innovation. They are looking to secure a Events Coordinator to help coordinate and run both internal and external events.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships - The Events Coordinator will do:
Support and coordinate the organisations presence at prioritised events including (but not limited to): trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, round table meetings, special interest groups and seminars (Wales/UK/International).
Produce detailed project plans for events, including objectives, timelines, program schedules, venues, stakeholders, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets.
Coordinate topics, speakers, and stakeholder engagement for partnered events.
Proactively build relevant and interesting agendas for events co-developed with the partnerships team.
Carry out detailed delegate research in advance of conferences and exhibitions to support pre-arranged meetings and maximise joint working.
Manage and coordinate event logistics (suppliers, couriers, conference bookings, catering, travel and accommodation etc.)
Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team regarding marketing collateral requirements to support partnerships and event activities (e.g., stands, banners, merchandise, promotional items and literature).
Provide administrative and secretarial support for partnership meetings and events including support in planning, preparation of papers, invitations and diary management, venue and catering arrangements and taking of minutes.
Support retaining a diverse stakeholder network across industry, health, social care, academia and relevant private and public sector support services.What we're Looking for from an Events Coordinator:
Supporting building and maintaining successful partnerships across a range of stakeholders.
Best practice experience in all aspects of event planning.
Proven track record of organising successful events including virtual events.
Organising and conceptualising events and delivering against targets.
Effective interpersonal skills - nurtures professional relationships with colleagues at all levels and external stakeholders to support the achievement of aims and objectives.Desirable:
Welsh language skills
Experience supporting innovation adoption or working in a government-funded or arm's-length bodyBenefits for the successful Events Coordinator:
Hybrid, flexible and supportive working culture - 2 days in the office (local Hub closest to your home address)
Supportive work-life balance with a generous holiday entitlement - 30 days annual leave plus additional public holidays
Pension scheme supported by an employer contribution of 11%
To Apply:
Please contact Emily Rex at Yolk Recruitment to access the Events Coordinator full job description.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages long) simply explaining how you meet the essential criteria for this role and why you feel you might be the best person for this exciting opportunity. Equal Opportunities form also for completion - please contact Emily at Yolk directly for access.
Closing date: 5pm on 22 September 2025.
Interview date: Held in-person at the Cardiff Bay office on 8 October 2025.
Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.
Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work
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