Events Coordinator M/F

EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOL

Founded in 1906, EDHEC ranks among the top 15 European business schools. With campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London, and Singapore, and more than 90 nationalities represented across its campuses, EDHEC is a truly international institution, strongly connected to the business world. With over 46,000 alumni in 125 countries, the school educates committed managers capable of addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship lie at the heart of EDHEC’s values. The school has developed a unique strategic model based on research that serves society, businesses, and students alike, notably embodied by EDHEC-Risk Institute and Scientific Beta.

A true ideas laboratory, EDHEC is also a pioneer in digital education with EDHEC Online, the first 100% online degree-awarding learning platform.

These different dimensions make EDHEC a place of knowledge, experience, and diversity, dedicated to passing on to new generations the keys to understanding and shaping a world undergoing profound transformation.

EDHEC at a Glance:

• 8,600 students in initial education

• 18 degree programmes, from Bachelor to PhD

• 184 professors and researchers

• 11 centres of expertise

About the role

EDHEC Business School is looking for an Events Coordinator (fixed-term contract – CDD), based in Nice, to support the International Corporate Relations team. Focusing exclusively on the planning and delivery of events, you will work closely with the Career Services team and internal stakeholders to ensure a professional end-to-end event experience for companies, partners and students.

Main Responsibilities  

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver events (employer branding, recruitment, networking) such as Finance Career Days and the Company Treks.
• Coordinate logistics end-to-end: timelines, venues/rooms, registrations, catering, suppliers, on-site set-up, signage and run-of-show.
• Manage event communications (invitations, confirmations, reminders, practical information) in coordination with relevant teams.
• Update and maintain participant and company data related to events (mailing lists, attendance tracking, post-event follow-ups) in the CRM/database.
• Work closely with internal departments to align priorities and operational needs.

Profile 

• Education & experience: A degree in Business, Events, Marketing, or a related field; previous experience in events is an advantage.
• Languages: Fluent English is a must; professional working proficiency in French is required.
• Tools: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) is a plus.
• Competencies: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels; high standards of professionalism in both internal and external interactions.
• Personal attributes: Proactive; able to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team; quick learner with a hands-on approach; strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and high-quality delivery.

Benefits

• Profit-sharing bonus and company savings plan
• Meal voucher card (€11.50 per day)
• Sports facilities
• Works Council benefits (ticketing, holiday vouchers, sustainable mobility allowance, Christmas gift card)