Overview
Event Coordinator Jobs in Greater London, England, United Kingdom at Dukes Plus
Title: Event Coordinator
Company: Dukes Plus
Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Company Overview
Dukes Plus Consultancy is a subdivision of Dukes Education and is home to four world-leading university consultancy brands: A-List Education, Oxbridge Applications, The Medic Portal, and The Lawyer Portal. Every year, these consultancies support thousands of students to secure competitive university places, whether that be Oxbridge, a US college, medical school or law school.
Our values
Educate with empathy.
Advise with ambition.
Innovate with integrity
Dukes Plus Consultancy prides itself on its inclusive and ambitious company culture, putting its people first and pushing everyone to reach their full potential. We are looking to welcome driven, talented people to our team who feel a sense of affiliation with our mission!
Role Summary
This fixed-term, full-time role (05 May 2026 – 27 November 2026) supports the planning and delivery of a range of online and in-person events. The position focuses on coordinating tutors, managing communications with schools and clients, overseeing event logistics, and ensuring smooth delivery during live sessions.
The role also involves assisting with out-of-hours events where required, contributing to major company events, and occasionally supporting related coordination tasks across teams. Some travel to in-person events in London and beyond may be required. The ideal candidate is highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, event-focused environment.
Responsibilities
Programme/Event Delivery
- Ensure out-of-hours events are appropriately staffed (if relevant)
- Optimise events for efficiency and private support lead generation
- Support planning and delivery of online and in-person events, including:
o Tutor hiring and communications
o School / client communications where required
o Checking tutor invoices and cost management
o Uploading students where needed to our online platform, CANVAS
o Introducing events via a live welcome presentation and being ‘live’ while an event takes place
Additional Responsibilities
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks, such as supporting with tutoring coordination where capacity allows
- Occasional cross-consultancy tasks and event support required
- There may be requirements to go to in-person events in London and beyond
- Work and support organise Oxbridge Applications’ major events when needed (Premier Day 13.09.26 + Oxbridge Preparation Course 29.10.26-01.11.26)
Preferred Experience:
- Event Planning Experience: Proven experience coordinating or supporting events (e.g. conferences, corporate functions, virtual events, or community programs).
- Project Management: Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and logistics from concept through to delivery.
- Strong Communication Skills: Both written and verbal communication for liaising with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
- Attention to Detail: Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks without missing deadlines or details.
- On-Site/Event-Day Coordination: Experience being the point of contact and problem-solver during live events.
Extra Role Benefits
- Flexible working
- Free in-house gym access with an in-person personal trainer who can support you with your fitness journey!
- Wellhub – comprehensive subscription for thousands of gyms, spas, fitness studios, digital classes, and wellness apps.
- 25 days holiday allowance and a generous TOIL policy, as well as additional leave for Christmas and your birthday off
- Holiday buy-back scheme
- Fast career growth opportunities
- Best-in-class training & development opportunities, led by Dukes Education
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to professional counselling
- Regular social events
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Enhanced Sickness polices
Salary: £29,000 pro rata
Working Schedule: 9am – 5:30pm, Monday- Thursday and 9am – 5pm on Fridays. Some weekend and evening work may be required, but you will know dates for this well in advance and be given time off in lieu.
Location: Hybrid working with 2-3 days in our central London office and 2-3 days from home.
Start date: 5th May 2026
Note: Dukes Plus Consultancy is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to relevant checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, including, but not limited to, DBS Disclosure checks, identity checks, online search, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where required.
