Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is the chance to apply now! 📥
PeopleCert is looking for a Senior Corporate Events Associate, who will be responsible for the successful planning and execution of corporate events and exams by managing all hospitality, travel, and accommodation arrangements. The role includes coordinating with Procurement and Facilities teams to ensure seamless operations and delivering high-quality experiences for internal and external stakeholders.
As a Senior Corporate Events Associate, your tasks will include the following:
- Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to plan and coordinate events, including conferences, examination venues, seminars, workshops, and related activities.
- Organize and oversee logistics for events and exams, such as venue selection, catering, AV setup, transportation, and accommodation.
- Prepare and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with financial objectives.
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure quality services and resources within deadlines and budget.
- Supervise on-site execution of events and exams, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any issues that arise.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, participants, sponsors, and other stakeholders, delivering excellent customer service throughout.
- Conduct post-event/exam evaluations, gather feedback, and implement improvements for future activities.
- Mentor and support junior team members, promoting collaboration and performance excellence.
What we look for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ proven experience in event management, preferably in a senior capacity.
- In-depth understanding of event planning principles and best practices.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, capable of handling multiple events and priorities simultaneously.
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-centric approach.
- Flexibility to travel for on-site coordination when required.
- Exceptional command of the English language (native-like fluency or C2 level certification preferred). Certifications such as LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL are a plus.
- Advanced computer literacy is required. ECDL Advance level certification is desirable.
- Well organized, self-driven, flexible and able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in guiding teams.
What we offer:
- Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere.
- Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees.
- Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment.
- Constant personal and professional development.
If you want to become a member of our international, dynamic and agile team that creates world leading software products, then we should certainly like to hear from you!
About PeopleCert
PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.
Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity are the core values which guide everything we do.
Our offices in UK, Greece, and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.
Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)
Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.
If working on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include:
- A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality, identity and place of residence)
- HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)
- Financial background check
- Employment reference check.
- If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK.
In addition, if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and, where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK), the official language of the relevant country.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.