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Events Executive x 2

Salary: £37,323 per annum inc. London Weighting
Contract: 1 x Permanent, 1 x Fixed Term (1 year)
Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Location: Friends House, London
Closing date: 8am, 14 September 2026
(once we have received a sufficient amount of applications, this post may close early)     
Interviews: w/c 21 September (in person, Friends House)

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We’re looking for proactive Events Executives to help deliver exceptional conferences, meetings and events at Friends House.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring a seamless client experience from planning through to delivery, coordinating with internal teams and acting as the main point of contact for clients throughout the event process.

Working closely with the Events Manager and the wider Commercial Team, you’ll ensure every event runs smoothly while supporting the venue’s reputation for excellent service, hospitality and values-led operations.

What You’ll Do

Act as the primary contact for clients once events are confirmed, ensuring all details are planned and delivered successfully
Coordinate with internal teams (Operations, Facilities, Catering and AV) to ensure client requirements are met
Prepare and maintain clear event documentation, including function sheets and setup details
Provide on-site client support during events to ensure excellent customer service
Work towards departmental financial targets and identify opportunities to up-sell services during planning
Gather post-event feedback to support service improvement and client satisfaction
Maintain accurate event data in venue booking systems and assist with reporting
Build strong relationships with repeat clients and identify opportunities for future business
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Commercial Team to maintain high service standards
Support the wider team during quieter periods with other operational duties if required

Who We’re Looking For

Experience in event coordination, conferencing or hospitality environments
Experience working directly with clients and coordinating internal teams
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving ability
Confidence using Microsoft Office and venue booking systems
Awareness of hospitality service standards and event operations
Sympathetic to Quaker values and ethos (you do not need to be a Quaker)

When submitting your application, please use the ‘Is there anything else you’d like to tell us?‘ section to let us know if you would like to apply for the permanent or fixed term post (or both).

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Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.