Events Officer

• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Office-based, near Church Stretton, Shropshire (Driving licence & car essential)
• Salary: £25,000 – £29,000 (dependent on skills & experience)
• Line Management: This position reports to the Head of Conferences
• International travel: Minimum of 2 weeks per year

If you are looking for a role with purpose and variety, we have an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator to join our dynamic team and help deliver world-class international events.

The World Egg Organisation (WEO) is the global voice of the egg industry, representing and supporting businesses worldwide. Through our international events, we bring together leaders, innovators, and experts to share knowledge, celebrate success, and shape the future of the industry.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide high-quality administrative support across all stages of planning, organising and delivering our global conferences, meetings, and events.

If you are a team player with excellent organisational skills and are diligent, conscientious, and reliable, then we would love to hear from you.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage delegate registration and liaison, ensuring a positive attendee experience from start to finish
• Prepare correspondence and handle a variety of event-related enquiries
• Research global destinations, venues, and high-quality conference suppliers
• Coordinate and liaise with conference hotels and destination management companies (DMCs)
• Assist with accounts administration, including conference invoices and credit control
• Manage hotel room blocks
• Support data analysis of conference trends and attendance
• Help coordinate side meetings during WEO conferences
• Support and organise logistics for regular external regional events
• Organise team travel arrangements, bookings, and itineraries
• Contribute to event communications, such as travel tips and local restaurant guides
• Support the wider team as needed

Knowledge and skills

• Proven administration experience
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks independently to meet deadlines
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, able to engage effectively and professionally with a range of international stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong digital and IT skills
• Experience in event coordination or hospitality, particularly international (desirable but not required)