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Congress Planner

reedmackay

Göteborg
Uncategorized

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70 pts
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At Reed & Mackay, we are more than a global leader in travel and event management; we are a team united by passion, care, and entrepreneurial spirit. As a unique brand within the Navan Group, we provide deep sector expertise and customised programmes from offices across the globe.

With over 60 years of innovation in service, our success is built on delivering flexibility, reassurance, and insight to our clients. Our built-for-service technology and high-touch expertise removes the hassle from travel and event management, connecting businesses globally while keeping their people productive and safe and their costs down.

Looking for the next opportunity? Join our dynamic, inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape the future of global travel and events.

Reed & Mackay Sverige

Reed & Mackay Sverige, tidigare Resia, blev en del av Reed & Mackay-familjen under 2023. Vi erbjuder tjänster inom affärsresor, Meetings & Events och Kongress, både nationellt och internationellt.

Vårt huvudkontor finns i Göteborg och vi har verksamhet i Sundsvall, Stockholm, Örebro och Uppsala.

 

Om rollen

Som Congress Planner (projektkoordinator), är din huvudsakliga uppgift att stötta våra Congress Managers (Projektledare) i det dagliga arbetet och bidra till att våra kongresser genomförs på ett professionellt och framgångsrikt sätt.

Rollen innefattar ett brett administrativt ansvar, inklusive bokningar, koordinering och uppföljning av deadlines. Du hanterar löpande kommunikation via e-post och telefon samt ansvarar för fakturahantering i nära samarbete med ekonomiavdelningen. Rollen kräver god organisationsförmåga, noggrannhet och ett proaktivt arbetssätt.

 

Dina huvudsakliga ansvarsområden

  • Koordinera och ansvara för den löpande administrationen av kongressprojekt samt säkerställa att viktiga deadlines och projektmål uppnås.
  • Vara en av de främsta kontaktpersonerna för deltagare och hantera registreringar, hotellbokningar, betalningar, ändringar och övriga frågor.
  • Stötta planering och genomförande av kongresser, inklusive koordinering av kongresslokaler, talarhantering, administration av sponsorer och utställare samt abstracthantering.
  • Hantera kongressernas kommunikationskanaler, inklusive gemensamma e-postinkorgar och telefonförfrågningar, med fokus på hög service och professionellt bemötande.
  • Stötta den ekonomiska administrationen genom fakturering, uppföljning av betalningar, rapportering och avstämningar.
  • Koordinera resor, boende och registreringar för inbjudna talare och arrangörer.
  • Bygga och underhålla starka relationer med deltagare, kunder, leverantörer, anläggningar och andra viktiga intressenter samt vid behov ge stöd på plats under kongresser och event.
  • Säkerställa att arbetet följer företagets rutiner, processer och branschstandarder samt upprätthålla god kunskap om relevanta system och verktyg inom event- och kongresshantering.

 

Vem är du?

Vi söker dig som är strukturerad, lösningsorienterad och som trivs i en roll där du får kombinera administration med kundkontakt och projektstöd.

Vi tror att du har:

  • Minst två års arbetslivserfarenhet från en administrativ roll inom Meetings & Events-branschen eller motsvarande verksamhet.
  • Relevant utbildning inom ett passande område eller motsvarande arbetslivserfarenhet.
  • Mycket god förmåga att kommunicera professionellt, både i kunddialoger och internt, såväl skriftligt som muntligt.
  • Starka organisatoriska färdigheter med hög noggrannhet och förmåga att hantera flera arbetsuppgifter parallellt, även i ett högt arbetstempo.
  • Mycket goda kunskaper i Microsoft Office-paketet (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) samt känner dig trygg i att arbeta i olika digitala system och verktyg.
  • Förmåga och flexibilitet att arbeta varierande arbetstider i samband med kongresser
  • Erfarenhet av att arbeta i relevanta system och verktyg, Trippus, Billecta, Invajo och Qondor är meriterande
  • Flytande kunskaper i svenska och engelska, både i tal och skrift.
  • Kunskaper inom ekonomiadministration och finansiell rapportering är meriterande.

För att lyckas i rollen är du:

  • Serviceinriktad och brinner för att skapa positiva upplevelser.
  • Självgående med förmåga att ta ansvar och driva ditt arbete framåt.
  • En stark lagspelare som bidrar till ett positivt samarbetsklimat.
  • Lösningsorienterad och nyfiken när nya utmaningar uppstår.
  • Kreativ, flexibel och anpassningsbar i en föränderlig miljö.
  • Relationsskapande och professionell i kontakten med kunder och samarbetspartners.

 

Därför kommer du att trivas hos oss

På Reed & Mackay värdesätter vi gemenskap, utveckling och entreprenörskap. Vi tror på att skapa en arbetsplats där människor kan växa, påverka och känna stolthet över det de gör.

Hos oss blir du en del av en internationell organisation där idéer uppmuntras, samarbete premieras och där vi tillsammans skapar framtidens möten och kongresser.

Vi arbetar i en inkluderande miljö där olika perspektiv och erfarenheter välkomnas och där varje medarbetare har möjlighet att göra skillnad.

 

Vad vi erbjuder

Reed & Mackay erbjuder en rad attraktiva förmåner för att stötta både din professionella och personliga utveckling:

  • Friskvårdsbidrag på 5 000 SEK per år
  • Kollektivavtal med Unionen
  • Stock Options / RSU-program genom Navan Group
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) med konfidentiellt stöd inom bland annat psykisk hälsa, coaching och privat rådgivning
  • Förmånliga erbjudanden på resor, hotell och andra leverantörstjänster
  • Day for a Day – en betald dag per år för volontärarbete inom valfri välgörenhetsorganisation eller samhällsprojekt
  • Milstolpeprogram där medarbetare uppmärksammas och belönas för viktiga jubileum och prestationer
  • Balans mellan kontorsarbete 3–4 dagar per vecka och flexibilitet via hybridarbete
  • Möjlighet att utvecklas i en internationell organisation med spännande kunder och projekt över hela världen

 

Välkommen med din ansökan!

Vill du ta nästa steg i karriären? Hos oss blir du en del av en dynamisk och inkluderande företagskultur där idéer uppskattas, utveckling uppmuntras och varje medarbetare bidrar till att forma framtidens resor, möten och event.

Vi ser fram emot att höra från dig!

Intervjuer sker löpande och vi ser gärna att tjänsten tillsätts så snart som möjligt.



 

Equal Opportunities

At Reed & Mackay we welcome everyone with an open mind and an open heart. This is because we knowpeoples' different experiences, identities and backgrounds helps us to build a culture where everyone can collaborate and be their authentic selves, whilst feeling safe, valued and included. 

Reed & Mackay is committed to providing equal opportunities by assessing all potential candidates according to their skills, knowledge, qualifications and capabilities. No regard will be given to factors such as age, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, disability or neurodivergence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics when making any employment decisions, including hiring.

Reasonable adjustments or accommodations will be provided, where required, and in line with local laws, to candidates who have a disability or are neurodivergent. Please notify us of your requirements at recruitment@reedmackay.com.

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