Event Assistant in Northampton

Leading UK Membership Body

Milton Keynes (Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office)

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £28,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package including pension, employee assistance programme, life assurance cover, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.

Membership Bespoke is working with a leading UK membership body to recruit an Event Assistant. Our client supports a wide network of professionals and organisations through a programme of high-quality events, conferences and exhibitions, playing a key role in connecting its sector and sharing best practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior events professional looking to develop their career within a membership organisation, gaining hands-on experience across a varied and high-profile events portfolio.

Working closely with an experienced Head of Events, you will support the delivery of a flagship national exhibition attracting over 7,000 attendees, alongside a major conference and awards programme and a calendar of regional events. You will play a key role in speaker liaison, programme coordination and exhibitor management, acting as a central point of contact throughout the event lifecycle. The role offers exposure to a broad stakeholder base across sport, venues, manufacturing and the wider outdoor sector, with a clear pathway to take ownership of events as you develop.

• Event delivery and coordination
• Support the planning and delivery of exhibitions, conferences, awards and regional events
• Act as a key point of contact for exhibitors, delegates and suppliers
• Coordinate speakers, programmes, logistics and event materials
• Provide on-site support, ensuring events run smoothly and professionally

• Build effective relationships with internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders
• Support sponsor and exhibitor engagement to ensure a high-quality experience
• Work with marketing teams to support event promotion and communications

• Maintain accurate event data and support CRM processes
• Assist with budgeting, expense tracking and reporting
• Contribute to post-event evaluation and continuous improvement

• Experience in events, administration or a customer-facing role (or relevant qualification)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with a desire to learn
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

This is a genuine career-building role offering exposure to large-scale events and the opportunity to develop into owning your own projects over time within a supportive team environment.

To apply for the Event Assistant role, please submit your CV. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment.