Junior Meeting Planner

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. 

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

About the role:

We are expanding our client dedicated team; Apple and we are looking for a Junior Meeting Planner. You will plan smaller meetings and optimize online registration process and strategies. We are looking for a confident and effective collaborator, communicator and who strives in a high paced, multi-project environment. You will work on all types of in-person and virtual events.  

In addition to planning smaller events, you will also assist other meeting planners by managing the attendees for large customer facing events as well as Executive Team hosted conferences, meetings and programs of 200 – 5000+ attendees in size. 

Do you have experience in online event registration management? Large housing block management? Cvent event management? Hotel or hospitality accounting? Any or all of the above? Become part of the BCD Meetings & Events team!

As a Junior Meeting Planner, you will:

• Manage all aspects of program planning and closeout
• Source and contact vendors
• Lead the online registration process for assigned events ensuring data integrity and reporting using event technology databases and Excel
• Create and distribute client-facing communication/documents
• Provide on-site support to include on-site registration, food & beverage, sleeping room coordination, meeting space management, offsite venues, and caterers. 

You’re good at:

• Providing superior customer service. You go above and beyond and understand the importance in ensuring event attendees have the best experience possible.
• Managing multiple priorities and being adaptable. You have exceptional problem-solving skills, are calm under pressure.
• Cvent, Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel), Apple iOS
• Time management and communication
• Highly organised and detail oriented
• Being proactive and anticipating next steps or potential setbacks

You might also have:

• Cvent or Cvent Flex hands on registration and reporting experience
• Degree in Hospitality

You should know:

• This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days a week in our London Apple office
• Our standard working hours are 9:00 – 17:30 with an hour break
• You must have the right to work in the UK
• You must have the ability and want to travel in the UK and Overseas

How to apply:

Click apply now to be considered

THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

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