Business Development / Events Coordinator
Job Posted: 23 June 2026
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Arreton, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: £26,000-£28,000K depending on skills
- Industries: Event Management Sales & Marketing Media
Job Title: Business Development / Events Coordinator
Employer: Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Hours: up to 37.5 per week / Monday – Friday / 0.8 FTE also considered
Salary: £26,000-£28,000 depending on skills
Why Join Us:
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An exciting job creating and hosting events.
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A rewarding social role that brings people together.
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25 days holiday + bank holidays.
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Westfield Health cashback plan (after 1 year of employment).
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Discounted Ferry travel.
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Discounted Gym membership.
About the Role:
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Business Development / Events Coordinator. You’ll need to be exceptionally organised, with a flair for marketing, and a passion for what makes the Island a fantastic place to work.
This is an exciting job, where no two days are the same. As a true ambassador for the Chamber, your role will be split into three key parts: Events, Marketings, and Sales.
Events Coordination: We need someone exceptionally organized, enthusiastic, hands-on, and fantastic with people. You’ll coordinate and arrange a programme of networking events and training sessions. Eventually, you will handle everything from initial planning to hosting on the day, including flagship events such as Expo.
Note: This role aspect requires a proactive approach and a willingness to attend events outside normal working hours, by prior agreement.
Promotion: Once the events are planned, you'll need to get people there. We are looking for someone with an ability to engage and drive event participation no matter what they are. You’ll use you your strong spoken, written, and multimedia skills to reach existing members and new members to ensure the Chamber continues to grow.
Sales & Business Development: To round out your role, you will use your passionate personality to support membership growth and retention. You’ll regularly arrange and attend meetings with potential new members and quickly build rapport.
You’ll discuss leads with the Business Development Manager and CEO to ensure Chamber members are clear on all of the benefits available to them via the Chamber including Quest 24/7 supporting services, Westfield Healthcare, AXAHealthcare and Isle of Wight Lottery amongst other products.
Who We Are Looking For: To succeed in this role, you need to be a "people person". You’ll be hands-on and willing to get involved in any project. You must genuinely care about the success of the Island, its businesses, and how the Chamber provides support. A modern way of doing business is a must with key digital skills to help you achieve this as well as the interpersonal skills required to build great relationships.
You will work closely with our Sales Business Development Manager, ensuring high standards are met while continuously looking for ways to innovate.
Essential Skills (must-have)
1. Organisation & Time Management
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Exceptional organisational skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks (events, marketing, sales) simultaneously.
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Strong planning and coordination abilities.
2. Communication Skills
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Excellent spoken and written communication.
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Confident presenter and host for events.
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Strong interpersonal skills (rapport-building, networking).
3. People Skills (“People Person”)
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Friendly, approachable, and relationship-focused.
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Ability to engage with members, stakeholders, and prospects.
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Comfortable attending and leading social/networking events.
4. Event Coordination
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Planning and organising events from start to finish.
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Ability to manage logistics and deliver successful events.
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Willingness to work outside standard hours when needed.
5. Marketing & Promotion
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Ability to promote events and drive attendance.
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Strong understanding of multi-channel communication (email, social, digital platforms).
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Creative thinking for marketing campaigns.
6. Sales & Business Development
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Confidence in pitching and promoting membership benefits.
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Ability to generate leads and convert prospects.
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Relationship management and retention skills.
7. Digital Skills
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Comfortable using modern digital tools/platforms.
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Competence in social media, email marketing, and basic content creation.
8. Proactive & Hands-On Approach
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Self-starter attitude.
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Willing to take initiative.
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Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
9. Passion & Local Engagement
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Genuine interest in supporting local businesses and the Isle of Wight economy.
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Enthusiasm for community and business growth.
Desirable Skills (nice-to-have)
1. Previous Experience:
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Event planning or coordination.
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Marketing or communications.
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Sales, membership, or business development roles.
2. Networking Experience
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Background in networking environments or membership organisations.
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Experience dealing with business stakeholders or SMEs.
3. Familiarity with CRM / Marketing Tools including:
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CRM systems (for managing members/leads).
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Email marketing platforms (e.g. Hubspot).
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Social media scheduling tools.
4. Hosting & Public Speaking.
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Experience hosting events, workshops, or presentations.
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Confidence speaking to groups or audiences.
5. Commercial Awareness
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Understanding of how businesses operate and grow.
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Ability to identify opportunities for member engagement and revenue generation.
6. Creativity & Innovation - ability to generate ideas for new events, campaigns and engagement strategies
How to Apply: Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are perfect for this role as a PDF to Isleofwightjobs.com or send to chamber@iwchamber.co.uk
Contact: If you have any questions about the role or application please contact Richard Winter, Sales & Business Development Manager on 01983 520777 or email [email protected]
We reserve the right to end this advert early, should we receive a large volume of applicants.
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is the island’s leading business support and membership organisation, which represents hundreds of businesses across the Isle of Wight. Supporting and creating island jobs through the Isle of Wight Lottery.
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