Freelance Event Specialist at Visit.org

Location: Northampton, England
Type: Contract
Posted: May 4, 2026

Description

Visit.org is seeking an experienced and passionate Freelance Event Specialist based in Northampton, UK. This role involves managing the logistics of in-person events, including preparation, execution, and post-event breakdown. Responsibilities include coordinating event details, setting up and tearing down venues, managing check-ins, solving problems, and ensuring a positive guest experience. The specialist will act as a representative and leader during events, requiring strong communication, resourcefulness, and customer service skills.

Required Skills

Communication Skills
Event Planning
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Organization
Customer Service
Flexibility
Public Speaking

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Corporat e event experience.
Entrepreneurial spirit.
Extreme passion for our mission.
Energy and discipline to come in and be a builder in a start-up tech environment.
Experience in complex, large-scale events and smaller executive-level intimate events.
Shown experience in executing events at the highest level and continuously raising the bar on content and the customer experience.
Resourcefulness, have the ability to exhibit grace under pressure, and be solutions-minded in ambiguous situations.
Quick thinker — in the life of events, we have a back-up plan for the back-up plan; you can problem-solve on the fly.
Self-starter who is organized and detail-oriented.
Love building relationships with customers and enjoy customer service.
Experience with group facilitation and managing group dynamics.
Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.
Willing and eager to travel to various areas of the local region.
Super strong interpersonal and customer service skills, especially in fast-paced situations.
Able to wear many hats and take on varied tasks and projects.
Comfort being present and interacting with large crowds.

About Visit.org

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