Events Assistant Department: Venue Hire Responsible to: Venue Hire Sales Manager Location: South Kensington, London SW7 ( Option to work from home one or two days a week, dependent on the event schedule ) Hours : Full Time . 35-hour working week Contract: Permanent Salary: £27,012 - £27,676 per annum , depending on experience and qualifications
About Us:
The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.
About You and the Role
As part of a small team, the Events Assistant will support the Venue Hire team with general administrative tasks, sales, planning and delivery of events and exhibitions for external venue hire clients as well as support Society colleagues with internal event planning.
The post holder will primarily be expected to provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the Venue Hire team. This includes:
C ommunication in writing, on the phone, by email and in person with clients; setting up Collections showcase displays;
F iling;
D atabase input (room booking system);
D isplays;
C ustomer invoicing; and
O ther administrative support to enable a smooth and efficient office.
Salary and Benefits :
This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months. The salary range for this post is £27,012-£27,676 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. The post is based in Kensington, London.
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
35-hour working week with Flexi time, dependent on the business needs.
Option to work from home one or two days a week, dependent on the event schedule .
25 days annual leave per annum plus public
Contact Details:
Royal Geographical Society Recruitment Team
