Event Planners for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management8%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Bachelor's degree33%Vocational or technical training15%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Owens Corning
MAZARS FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD
ASDA
Time at current job
Less than a year43%More than 5 years43%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 44 profiles for Event Planners in Wakefield
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £28,333 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Departmental Secretary
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
Audio TypingNVQVoice-To-Text Data EntryComputer LiteracyDictation TypingComputer Skills+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTask PrioritisationMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareScience Teacher
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Financial PlanningSkills
Time ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsClient Relationship ManagementStakeholder EngagementSalesDelivery Manager
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsB2B SalesPerformance ManagementStakeholder InfluencingOperations ManagementOperation Manager
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Personal LicenceSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCash HandlingManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingPhysical Training Instructor
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingPersonal TrainingComputer SkillsPaediatric First AidCategory CE Licence+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCoachingMentoringMaintenanceCash HandlingRetail Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsFood Service ExperienceCustomer ServiceCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationCleaning
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What's the average time to fill an event planner role?
The average time to fill an event planner role is 28 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do event planners tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an event planner include: communication skills, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for event planners?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: First Aid Certification, NVQ and Computer Skills.
What are some job titles related to event planners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event planners include: science teacher, retail assistant and registered manager.
What level of education is common for an event planner?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an event planner in Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 16 years of professional experience.
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