Contract Events Coordinator

Role summary

This contract position is an hourly, on-site events role based in the London area. The schedule includes partial-day and full-day events several times each month, and the company will share a forward-looking calendar of UK event dates. Candidates who can also support events in other markets, including Ireland and the Netherlands, are especially preferred.

About the company

Bisnow is a B2B media platform focused on the commercial real estate sector. The business connects CRE professionals through news, events, marketing services, recruiting support, and sales tools designed to produce measurable outcomes. It reaches more than 1.7 million subscribers and hosts 400+ events each year across 47 markets in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

The organization emphasizes a global outlook paired with local execution, with the aim of informing the industry, building connections, and creating opportunities that lead to business deals.

What the role involves

• Handling end-to-end event logistics on site for assigned market events.
• Making sure each event is set up properly and operates smoothly from beginning to end.
• Joining a 30-minute pre-event call before every event to review the details.
• Coordinating with event managers to confirm the venue, audiovisual setup, catering, and any party rental needs ahead of time.
• Collecting name badges before the event and arranging registration the day prior.
• Processing on-site ticket sales and payments through the company’s Square account.
• Keeping event supplies organized, including signs, lanyards, label printers, pop-up banners, and similar materials.
• Transporting, setting up, and later removing event signage and materials safely.
• Working closely with sponsoring clients to make sure they are supported and satisfied throughout the event.
• Coordinating with party rental vendors to arrange stages, chairs, tables, and related items for raw-space events.
• Monitoring the event environment continuously so attendees have a strong experience, including details such as coffee, food, music, and trash management.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant has between one and three years of experience in event coordination and registration. The company is looking for someone who works well independently, stays disciplined and organized, and brings an ambitious, entrepreneurial attitude. Strong communication skills and a positive, high-energy style are also important, especially when working alongside a fast-moving sales team.

Culture and values

Applicants should be comfortable with a culture that prizes curiosity, self-awareness, courage, consistency, discipline, kindness, and a strong drive for excellence. The organization values teamwork over ego, clear communication, accountability, inclusivity, and a willingness to challenge the status quo and keep improving without excuses.

Additional information

This role may involve travel to other markets, particularly Ireland and the Netherlands. Candidates who are open to accompanying Bisnow for events in different locations are highly valued.

Hiring process note

Artificial intelligence tools may be used during parts of the hiring process to help review applications, evaluate resumes, analyze responses, and flag possible inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people. If more information is needed about data handling, candidates may contact the company directly.