Research Events Coordinator

Research Events Coordinator

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a world-renowned Art Museum to recruit an organised and dynamic Research Events Coordinator. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the museum''s research activities by planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality events that engage both specialist and public audiences.

Role Summary:
Manage the museum''s research-focused events, from academic seminars to public lectures. Ensure seamless logistics, excellent visitor experiences, and effective communications. Support the wider research team in delivering a world-class programme of events.

Role Details:

• Salary: -31,081 per annum

• Contract: Full-time, permanent - 5 days a week in the office

• Location: Central London

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of research events, including seminars, workshops, conferences, lectures, and hybrid events.

• Liaise with internal teams, external speakers, and partners to ensure smooth event delivery.

• Handle event logistics including venue bookings, AV support, catering, travel arrangements, and security.

• Maintain attendee databases, event records, and post-event evaluations.

• Assist with promotional activities, including event copy, digital communications, newsletters, and website updates.

• Provide front-of-house support and act as a point of contact for visitors and speakers.

• Support broader administrative needs of the research department, including budgeting, invoicing, and project coordination.

Person Specification:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.

• Proven experience managing events, ideally within a large or complex organisation.

• Excellent organisational, administrative, and financial skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and work collaboratively.

• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented.

• Comfortable working in a visitor-facing environment; flexible to occasional evenings or weekends.

If you are an organised, motivated professional with a passion for arts and research events, this is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class cultural institution. Apply now to help create events that inspire, educate, and engage.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.