Department: Marketing

Location: Lancashire (3 days a week in the office)

Salary: £22,500 - £24,500 per annum (depending on experience)

About the Role:

Our client, a renowned company in the retail sector, is seeking an enthusiastic Events Assistant to join their fast-paced marketing team. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about event management to support a variety of exciting in-store and offsite events across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination: Act as the first point of contact for the Events team across internal departments and the store network, prioritizing and resolving requests in a timely manner.
• Administration: Serve as the go-to administrator for the Events team, handling tasks such as note-taking, setting agendas, scheduling meetings, drafting company-wide communications, proof-reading, systems administration, and compiling project reports.
• Event Organisation: Collaborate closely with store and boutique teams to manage guest lists, send invitations, and organize general event logistics.
• Research: Conduct research on various event elements including venues, goody bags, entertainment, transport, and accommodation.
• Logistics: Organise event logistics, including transporting equipment and products, placing orders, coordinating deliveries, and finding suppliers as needed.
• Brief Creation: Develop event briefs for photographers or influencers in attendance.
• PR Collaboration: Work with the PR team to organize press events.
• Task Management: Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Essential Skills:

• Previous event experience and/or relevant qualifications.
• Quick learner with a passion for event management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident in dealing with colleagues, supplier agencies, and clients.
•  Proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and personal time management skills.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Valid UK driving license.
• Experience in hospitality and customer service.

Benefits:

• 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• Contributory Pension & Life Assurance
• Outstanding colleague discounts extending to family & friends
• Wellbeing scheme
• Employee & family support & counseling in partnership with the Retail Trust
• Various schemes to support charities
• Office profit share bonus