Meetings and Events Coordinator

We're on the lookout for a creative and enthusiastic Meetings and Events Coordinator (on a 9 month contract) to plan and deliver internal events from start to finish. You'll handle everything from choosing venues and restaurants to organizing formats and evaluating success whether it's a small team offsite or a larger event like our 80-person Golf Day. You'll also be in charge of hosting VIP visits to the UK and managing complex travel arrangements for our Leadership Team. Additionally, you'll be expected to support the Exec Support Team Leader with top-notch administrative assistance, keeping things running smoothly and adding value wherever possible. What you'll do Event Management : Assisting with offsite and onsite events including sourcing appropriate venues, getting contracts prepared, rooming lists, catering, entertainment, transportation, gifts etc Undertaking a wide range of activities and actions on behalf of Executive Directors : researching / booking restaurants, researching / booking hotels and meeting venues, sourcing gifts and recognition awards are some examples

• Identifying requirements and expectations for each event
• Staying under budget while planning event specifications
• Cultural ambassador at all times
• Assisting the Exec Support Team with the full management of
Director schedules : complex, effective and proactive diary management Assisting the Exec Support Team with preparing complex travel itineraries Arrange meetings, room bookings, and documents must be reactive in a constantly changing environment, always thinking two steps ahead and anticipating needs Provide cover for other Exec Support team members as and when required Assists with core business administration (e.g. Invoice management, expenses etc) Research travel options for the Leadership Team with our travel team Full organisation of the following KFC UK Events :
• 2-day Leadership Team Off-sites (3 per year)
• Franchise Partnership Day (3 per year)
• Annual Franchisee Day
• Functional team offsites and on sites
• VIP Visits to the UK from other KFC Markets (ad hoc)
• 3-day Global CEO and Leadership Market Visit (1 per year)
• Annual Summer Event for all UK KFC employees
• Annual Golf Day Event for all our KFC Franchisees
• Annual 2 x Hospitality Days at Royal Ascot for our
Leadership Team and Franchisees
• Biannual Stewardship Meetings
• Leadership Team / Direct Reports Connections throughout the
year (approx. 4) Other ad hoc events throughout the year as required


• Works effectively in teams to achieve business results
• Anticipates and plans for different scenarios
• Planning multiple events at once
• Highly organised with a high level of attention to detail
with excellent multi-tasking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet the demands of a busy
workload and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Pro-active, resourceful and dependable
• Ability to work to tight timescales and deadlines
• A creative mindset to effectively deal with ad hoc requests
• Confidential and discreet at all times given the nature of a
proportion of the work involved Experience Proven event management experience necessary to support functional and companywide events and used to planning multiple events at once Proven experience in successfully executing an Administrator role in a busy function / organisation A proven track record of organising successful events in a fast-paced environment Proficient in MS Office and Egencia travel provider portal Diary Management essential Outlook calendar knowledge to maintain complex calendars

Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition, and buckets of heart you've got KFC. Since 1939, we've been bringing finger lickin' good chicken to the world, and today we're proud to be in over 1000 communities across the UK & Ireland. But without our people, none of it would be possible. Just like our recipe, they're all original. Join us. Bring it. And together, we can be part of something truly extraordinary. Bringing it to the role. We're a team of 4 Executive Assistants working in a fast-paced environment, supporting our 10 Functional Directors on the Leadership Team. Together, we provide efficient, professional, and value-adding support across all functions, led by our Exec Support Team Leader., At KFC, everyone gets a seat at our table. Since we landed in the UK in 1965, we've fed our people's potential to be their best selves, make a difference and have fun. Because it's not just what you do at KFC. It's the way you do it. Unapologetically you, undeniably original. You'll work with colleagues who all bring their originality to the table : their energy, spirit and sizzle and make every day high flyin' and high fryin'. As a multi-billion-pound business with over 1000 restaurants, we take ambition seriously. You'll be treated with respect and supported in everything you do as you roll up your sleeves and play your part in bringing finger lickin' good chicken to our customers. And whatever your journey looks like, we'll help you get there. From flexible working to the chance to earn qualifications, we got you. There are all kinds of opportunities at KFC. Buckets of Benefits A career with KFC offers much more than just fantastic earning potential. We reward achievement with amazing incentives and benefits, including : Flexible, hybrid working with our Restaurant Support Centre located in Woking, Surrey a 24-minute train ride from London Waterloo.

Depending on job requirement, travel across the UK & Ireland may be required.
• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution.
• Fri-Yay' time finish up at 1pm every Friday, all year round.
• Live Well Days - 5 days per year to disconnect from our day-to-day (in addition to 25 days annual leave and bank holidays).
• You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days of your core annual leave allowance each year.
• After 5 years' service, annual holiday allowance increases to 30 days.
• Bonus We work hard and do our best work to succeed together. When the company and individual goals are reached, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Wellness We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes, including Telus Health, and 1 : 1 Mental Health coaching sessions with our partner Sanctus.
• Private healthcare , including access to Digital GP, with the option to increase to include family cover.
Flexible and Voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Health Screening and Gym Discounts.
• Insurances All colleagues are covered by our life and income protection insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Study Support may be available for job-related qualifications.
• Parental Leave We offer enhanced paid leave and flexible return to work options for those important times.
• Colleague Discount If you love KFC as much as we do, you'll received a 25% discount.