Events Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract)

About Permira

Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds across two core asset classes, private equity and credit, with total committed capital of approximately €80bn. The Permira private equity funds make both long-term majority (Buyout) and minority (Growth Equity) investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Services. The Permira credit funds support businesses with flexible financing solutions across Direct Lending, Strategic Opportunities and CLO Management. Established in 2007, the firm advises investment funds and products which have provided approximately €20 billion of debt capital to over 300 businesses.

Role Overview

Permira is searching for a professional, ambitious and driven events coordinator. This is a temporary role (6-month contract) and we would like the individual to start as soon as possible, based in London. This role is a great opportunity to learn about events in private equity.

Key Responsibilities

• Help plan and coordinate key Permira events in the next 6 months, including travel to some destinations:
  
  
  
  • Miami in April (Investment Professionals Conference)
  
  
  • London in May & June (AGM/LPAC meeting)
  
  
  • Lisbon in June (Credit Offsite)
  
  
  
  

• Manage small/medium events on an ad hoc basis


• Support on event tasks including firmwide, company and investor events

Desired Experience / Background

• Previous events experience in an international setting


• An organised and self-motivated individual, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent customer service skills; with the ability to build, develop and maintain supportive and constructive working relationships


• Ability to operate both autonomously and as part of a wider collaborative team


• Ability to work to strict deadlines, in a fast-paced environment


• Comfortable working within an international environment which will include cross-office collaboration


• Act with integrity, honesty and discretion

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