NPL is tasked with developing and maintaining the UK’s national primary measurement standards: time, distance, mass, temperature and many more. Our focus is real world impact – we apply advanced science and engineering to boost the UK’s prosperity and quality of life.
Our work is crucial to accelerating research, development and testing for new products and processes – from antibiotics and cancer treatments to un-hackable quantum communications and superfast 5G. It’s an exciting time to join us as we are opening new facilities, diversifying our projects and transforming the way we work.
Every year NPL runs around 160 high impact events of many kinds to promote our work, products and services and engage diverse audiences, customers and stakeholders.
Based within our Marketing and Communications team, you’ll work closely with colleagues across many functions to support the delivery of large corporate events and exhibitions for up to 800 people.
You will be involved through the full life cycle of events from identifying venues, and arranging logistics to the set up of stands and exhibitions, including AV and remote viewing.
You will be a key point of liaison with stakeholders, customers, suppliers and exhibitors to ensure delivery runs smoothly.
Throughout the planning and preparation process, you will assess event goals and provide professional advice and expertise to continually optimise end delivery. You will then analyse and follow up event feedback including recommending future improvements.
* You require previous event management/coordination experience and a track record in customer facing roles.
* Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills essential.
* You will be a driven, pro-active self-starter with solid organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
* Your IT skills will include knowledge of web based applications such as Eventbrite or Regonline, plus Oracle, Excel, Word and Publisher.
* A current full clean driving license is required (to drive a large commercial vehicle under 7.5 tonnes).
* Some event work is outside core hours, so occasional unsociable hours including overnight stays and weekends will be required.
NPL offers competitive rewards and benefits. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance. Please see our careers website for more information.
Our work sets us apart. Our differences bring us together. Be part of something amazing.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
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