Kilimanjaro Live // Event Coordinator (London Hybrid) [EXPIRED]

Why join Kilimanjaro Live?

We promote over 700 live shows a year nationally from small venues to stadiums and outdoor events. We are the proud winner of the 2023 Music Week Award for Live Promoter of the year. We think this is because our promoters take pride in spotting new talent and working closely with agents, managers and record labels to nurture artists’ careers.

Ed Sheeran, Cat Burns, Jacob Banks, Frank Carter, Birdy, Don Broco, Stromae, Marina, Kae Tempest, Phoebe Bridgers and Sam Fender are among the scores of artists who the company has promoted concerts by in recent years.

We’re inclusive!

Be yourself. That’s who we’re hiring. Our culture celebrates and supports the difference that makes each of us unique.

More about the role.

The aim of the Event Coordinator is to support the wider event management and events team. Based both in the office and on site during events.

Like all roles at Kilimanjaro Live you can expect your time at work to be fun, varied and challenging. We don’t like to stick to a firm job description as we know from experience that things change throughout the lifetime of a role, and it gives our people the chance to play to their strengths.

How you will make an impact.

• Assist in the successful delivery of major events.
• Coordinate logistical plans for on-site teams including staffing schedules, travel plans and accommodation.
• Research and arrange procurement of services.
• Assist with purchase order system and budget management.
• Work on a variety of diverse projects.
• Deal with correspondence quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain a friendly and professional manner with all internal and external contacts to create useful working relationships.
• Undertake any other relevant duties or reasonable request as requested by the event management team.

But, more than anything, we’re looking for a team player who puts their heart in to their work. Who can help maintain the ethos of Kilimanjaro Live by driving our culture forward across our services and become part of something bigger!

Need any more reasons to apply? This is the job for you if you…

• Have previous experience in events and event planning.
• Have exceptional organisational and administrative skills.
• Be comfortable travelling and working away from home for extended periods.
• Have the confidence to adapt to working alongside artists, contractors, venues. Local councils etc.
• Good communication skills
• Able to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience supporting events team in fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of live music and events industry would be advantageous
• Excellent IT skills with proven experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

The job is a full-time job based in London with hybrid – as well as working on site during events.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday per year with 3 to be retained for the Christmas closure.
• Private health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• An employee and employer matched pension scheme totalling 10%.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.

Interview process.

Preliminary interview via Teams

Successful candidates will be asked to attend a second in person interview at Kilimanjaro Live’s office with the company Head of Events.