Events Assistant

n Overview:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Events Assistant to support the Senior Events Lead in delivering high-quality, engaging events. This role plays a key part in ensuring a positive first impression at both on-campus and off-campus events, providing a superior customer experience. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, utilising strong communication, planning, and promotion skills. This role will be primarily based at Lancashire Adult Learning, with travel required across sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the Senior Events Lead to ensure consistent branding and customer experience across all events.
• Developing and executing operational plans for events, considering objectives, target audience, and outcomes.
• Managing event planning and setup, including floor plans and cross-departmental coordination.
• Assisting with pre-event planning, on-the-day management, and post-event evaluation.
• Coordinating with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure smooth event execution.
• Supporting event promotion through marketing, logistics, and administration.
• Assisting in managing event budgets to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintaining clear communication with stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery.
• Upholding best practices, policies, and procedures in event management.
• Ensuring a focus on exceptional customer experience throughout event planning and delivery.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of event processes.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong project management skills and a creative, adaptable approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence others.
• A highly responsive and flexible attitude, with strong prioritisation and organisational abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, manage conflicting deadlines, and remain solution-focused.
• A team player, committed to the success of the role and organisation.
• Flexible working approach, with a full UK driving license and access to a car for business use (some travel required).

What We Offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service, plus Bank Holidays and closure days.
• Access to a workplace pension scheme with 5% employer contributions.
• Enhanced occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies.
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits.
• Staff recognition schemes, including long service awards.
• Free on-site parking across all locations.

Please note: You will be subjected to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with us.