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Event Project Assistant

Live Recruitment
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG31 4UR

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join a full-service events agency as a Project Assistant, where you will support the management of global events with a focus on the pharmaceutical sector.
  • This role requires 1-2 years of experience in corporate events management and offers a salary commensurate with experience.
  • The agency promotes a great team culture with flexible and hybrid working arrangements, typically requiring office attendance 1-2 times per week.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting Project Managers with event delivery, liaising with clients and suppliers, and developing financial management skills.
  • Candidates should be enthusiastic, organized, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Hybrid Working - Join a full-service events agency where you will assist and support in the management of global events with a great team culture and flexible working!

THE COMPANY

This growing events agency offers services including full events management for a high profile pharmaceutical client base. A chance to work for a well-established agency who has won a host of awards, a focus on delivering sustainable events on a global scale and have a fantastic reputation.

With a truly diverse portfolio they manage and deliver projects including conferences, investigator meetings, gala dinners, product launches and congress for an impressive client base predominately within the pharmaceutical sector. Working on smaller projects through to large-scale and complex events across the world this is a great opportunity to support on a wide range of events and gain valuable experience.

You will be given the chance to work within a supportive environment as part of a close-knit, friendly and sociable team!

They offer flexible working and hybrid working with expectations to go into the offices as needed likely 1-2 times per week. As a junior member of the team it would beneficial to be local to the office in order to work from the office a little more for support and training.

THE ROLE

Due to continued success this thriving events agency are now looking for a Project Assistant to join their talented team. You will provide support in the end to end management of projects, delivering on smaller projects as you gain experience and confidence. 

This is a fast-paced agency where you will work across a wide range of events on an international basis therefore international travel may also be required.

As a Project Assistant your key responsibilities will include;

  • Assist Project Managers with end to end delivery
  • Working across a range of live, hybrid and virtual events
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
  • Liaising with clients, delegates and suppliers
  • Developing websites and apps using Cvent
  • Venue sourcing and delegate management
  • Prepping for onsite events
  • Working to deadlines and project timelines
  • Developing financial management skills
  • Working across a range of IT systems including Cvent
  • Preparing post event reports and debriefs

THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for this role we are looking for candidates with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You will have 1-2 years experience in corporate events management and be able to work autonomously and take responsibility. You will be extremely organised with excellent attention to detail with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

REF: CC13621

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.