Projects and Events Coordinator

LS Events is one of the UK’s leading event management companies, on a mission to deliver event excellence for its clients. Whether it’s welcoming global superstars to the stage at American Express presents BST Hyde Park, designing globally acclaimed fan experiences for Formula E or managing the complexities of pan-London events such as the funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this team of event experts has a wide range of technical, creative and operational skill sets that allow it to deliver complex public events with first-class customer journeys and experiences. Visit our careers page for more information on our inclusive culture, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Our core purpose is to deliver event excellence.

LS Events is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to join our vibrant and fast-paced Projects Team. This role involves coordinating some of our most prestigious events and playing a crucial part in the planning, development, and execution of assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management:

  • Actively contribute to the day to day management of our project plan; updating progress on specific, assigned workstreams;

  • Produce documentation to an outstanding quality, with absolute attention to detail.

• Workstream Management:

  • Take responsibility for assigned workstreams, develop operational plans and ensure delivery against agreed objectives (ie Accreditation, Sustainability, Accommodation, Catering, Ingress and Egress etc);

• On-Site Responsibilities:

  • Actively contribute to the delivery of the project during the build, break, and live phases; support the effective delivery of operational areas (ie event office).

  • Be a subject matter expert, and actively champion assigned workstreams to all project teams.

Applicants should have:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with all stakeholders;

• Experience of working within the live events industry, ideally within music events;

• Strong attention to detail to ensure precision in tasks;

• Proficient scheduling and organisational skills to manage complex event logistics;

• A strong collaborative approach to working in cross-functional teams;

• Proficiency in IT and administration tasks (google suite / Airtable);

• Good time management  to prioritise and deliver all role aspects promptly;

• Initiative: Self-driven with the capability to work independently;

• Good knowledge of the live events industry;

• Understanding and experience with Google Workspace;

• Understanding or experience with Airtable;

• Varied experience in a Project Coordinator role;

• Experience working on live outdoor events;

• The ability to produce high-quality written content;

• Proven ability to coordinate and manage teams;

• Experience in multi-agency collaboration with diverse stakeholders;

• Experience in event accreditation processes;

• Experience engaging and managing volunteers within an event delivery model.

What we're looking for

We value enthusiasm, commitment and experience over formal qualifications.

• Education: GCSE level A-C (9-4), or equivalent in Maths and English Language. 

Desirable: 

IOSH/NEBOSH, University Degree or other professional qualification.