Event Assistant

Location

Leicester | United Kingdom

Job description

Event Assistant

Our client is a fast-growing events management company, and they are currently seeking a talented Event Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual who has a passion for delivering successful and innovative events, with the opportunity to work their way up the company ladder to eventually running their own team.

They also provide a stimulating work environment, opportunities for career growth, and a company culture that is committed to diversity and inclusivity.

So, if you are looking for a brand-new exciting opportunity or even a career change, you have certainly come to the right place.

The role will involve working alongside their Events Coordinator to:

• Build relationships with customers and vendors.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of all aspects of events.
• Assist in the booking of flights and venues.
• Worldwide travel to events, sometimes to diverse locations, including evenings, overnight and weekends.
• Updating clients with information or changes.
• Being present on the day of an event to ensure that things run smoothly.
• Highly collaborative and comfortable operating within a team.
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Able to prioritise workload.
• Have an ability to problem solve.

To excel in this role:

• You must possess outstanding customer service skills.
• Be enthusiastic and professional.
• Have a bubbly and happy personality.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Previous experience in event coordinating and planning is desirable but candidates with transferrable skills will also be considered.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Must be willing to travel and be flexible in their working hours.
• Hold a valid passport for travel.

In return our client offers:

£20,000 - £22,000k per annum depending on experience.

Company Pension.

21 days Holiday Pay, plus 1 day for each year of employment (capped at 30), plus bank holidays, plus 11am start on your birthday.

Team building days out.

Attending trips all over the world.

9am - 5pm working hours but with flexibility to attend events all around the world.

Our client’s company is a fast-growing company with a team of directors who want to make a difference. The company’s approach to their clients is in balance with the difference they want to make to you, their employee. Their employees are the heart of the business and as such their focus is to make coming to work a great experience where you can develop yourself and the role.

So, are you looking for an opportunity to work in a fun, exciting environment? If so, our client pride themselves on creating the best working environment for every member of staff they employ.

Our client provides a five-star service to all their loyal and long-standing clients to the business in the UK and overseas. They also enjoy Team Building days out of the office throughout the year, and you will be lucky enough to attend some of the biggest sporting events on the UK calendar, such as Royal Ascot, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Northern Lights and many more.

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Salary

£20k - £22k per annum