At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in planning and coordinating exciting events for a London charity.
- Company: Join a dynamic charity team making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Flexible working days, hands-on experience, and a chance to build your event management skills.
- Other info: Perfect for organised individuals looking to kickstart their career in events.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience while supporting impactful events and connecting with diverse attendees.
- Qualifications: Experience in event support and strong administrative skills are a must.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Job Description
Events Assistant
Harris Hill is looking for an Events Assistant for 12 weeks, working 3-4 days in the office and 1-2 days at home, for a London based charity.
You will support the end-to-end coordination of events, ensuring logistics, administration, and on-the-day operations run efficiently.
Working closely with the events team, you’ll help manage vendors, prepare documentation, and provide hands-on support during live events to maintain high standards and timely delivery.
Assist with planning and scheduling event activities, timelines, and logistics.
Prepare and maintain event documentation, including run sheets, contact lists, and checklists.
Support event registration processes, guest lists, and attendee communications.
Handle general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and updating event records.
Provide on-the-day event support, including set-up, signage, registration desks, and guest assistance.
Help with post-event wrap-up, including collating feedback, photos, and basic reporting.
Proven experience supporting events, with exposure to planning and coordination activities.
Solid administrative and office skills, including accurate data entry and document management.
Comfortable working on-site at events, including occasional early starts or late finishes.
Experience working on corporate or public events in London.
Familiarity with basic event management tools or CRM systems.
Knowledge of event health and safety considerations and procedures.
GCSEs or equivalent as a minimum, including English and Maths.
Further education in Events Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field preferred.
Any short courses or certificates in event planning or coordination would be an advantage.
If you’re an organised, hands-on events professional looking for a temporary role in London, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply now to support the delivery of high-quality events and build valuable experience.
Event Planning Assistant employer: Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists
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Contact Details:
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists Recruitment Team
