At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to assist with event registration, navigation, and customer service.
- Company: Exciting events company looking for enthusiastic temporary staff.
- Benefits: Earn £14-£16 per hour with flexible shifts and dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process with opportunities for all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Be part of a major conference and make a real impact on attendees' experiences.
- Qualifications: Great communication skills and a reliable, professional attitude.
Join our team as event staff! Temporary positions available! Are you ready to be part of an exciting event experience? We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our temporary event staff team for a major conference from 10th to 15th July 2026 at three locations around Docklands - East London! This is your chance to work in a dynamic environment and make a difference!
Pay per hour:
- Event staff: £14ph
- Supervisor: £16ph
Available Roles:
- Registration & Front-of-House:
- Registration Assistants (Onsite & Cashier)
- Exhibitor Registration Support
- Self-Service Counter Assistants (Badge Printing Support)
- Materials Distribution (lanyards, notebooks, etc.)
- Mobile App Help Desk (Tech support)
- Event & Delegate Support:
- Workshop Check-In Staff (scanning badges for sessions)
- Poster Desk Assistants
- Business Suite Directional Staff
- Student/Postdoc Lounge Attendants
- Supervisory Roles:
- Temporary Staff Supervisors (team management, staff check-in, break coordination)
- Admin & Specialist Support:
- Programme Office Assistants (administrative tasks)
- Reception/Event Check-In Staff (evening networking events)
- Directional Staff for specific sessions and events
Shift Times:
- Early starts from 6:30 am / 7:15 am
- Standard daytime shifts (6-11 hours)
- Short evening reception shifts (1.5-2 hours)
- Flexible options: Full-day and partial-day shifts available depending on the role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attendees with registration and event navigation
- Scan badges and manage entry to sessions
- Provide excellent customer service to delegates and exhibitors
- Support event operations and administrative tasks
- Ensure the smooth and professional delivery of the event
Requirements:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Professional presentation
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Basic tech confidence (for app/help desk roles)
- Previous event experience is a plus, but not essential!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Events staff in City of London employer: Adecco
Join Adecco as Event Staff and immerse yourself in a vibrant work culture that values enthusiasm and dedication. With flexible shift options and competitive pay, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing to a major conference in the heart of Docklands, East London. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer, committed to supporting your career journey and ensuring a rewarding experience for all our team members.
