Corporate Hospitality

What corporate hospitality co-ordinators do
help to plan programmes and menus
oversee the management of visitors’ accommodation and travel arrangements
may select speakers and brief them on the day
advise on and co-ordinate audiovisual services
liaise with suppliers such as florists and external caterers
may work on the design of programmes and promotional materials
arrange security and advise on health and safety
prepare and manage budgets.
Key skills for corporate hospitality co-ordinators
ability to multi-task and prioritise
organisational and decision-making skills
very good interpersonal and presentational skills
ability to meet tight deadlines
negotiation skills
ability to keep your head in a high-pressure environment.
Training to be a corporate hospitality co-ordinator
This industry does not yet have clear entry routes, so training is on the job, with newcomers given as much responsibility as they can handle.
A number of the professional bodies run short courses on various aspects of the role.
Salaries for corporate hospitality co-ordinators
Event co-ordinators start on around £15,000 outside London. Senior conference and banqueting co-ordinators can earn between £30,000 and £40,000.