Events Assistant - Pinstripes & Peonies in City of London

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Days and times: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

The position is primarily office-based. While occasional remote working may be possible, it is not expected to form part of the regular working pattern.

The role requires flexibility to work at events during evenings, early mornings, and occasional weekends. Overtime during the week is compensated with time off in lieu, and weekend work is paid at an overtime rate.

At Pinstripes & Peonies, we’re proud to be a parent-friendly workplace and are happy to discuss working hours that fit around your parental responsibilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an Events Assistant to join our busy creative floral events team. In this role you will support our senior designers bringing floral concepts to life. You will assist in planning, logistics and on-site management while gradually taking ownership of smaller events and clients.

TASKS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Supporting senior designers with creative concepts, creating event sheets for confirmed events and liaising with clients and venues on logistics across predominantly corporate and some private events.
• Helping to source props for larger events
• Taking ownership of and designing smaller events including onsite delivery overseeing freelance florists and crew.
• Building relationships with venues, caterers and clients.
• First point of contact for initial enquiries, keeping our CRM system up to date.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Passionate about events with some basic understanding of the industry. Ideally at least a year in an events role either client or supplier side.
• A love of flowers is essential and some knowledge is useful, but not essential.
• Highly organised and self-motivated.
• Creativity! Able to bring fresh ideas and adapt to different design styles or briefs with an excellent eye for detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and turn work around under tight deadlines.
• Strong people skills, with the ability to build a rapport with clients and other industry professionals.
• Telepathy and patience to be able to read some client’s minds…

Pinstripes and Peonies is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or religion/belief.

Contact:

Please send applications to Amelia Kennedy, General Manager, amelia@pinstripesandpeonies.com by Wednesday 26th November 2025, interviews will take place the week commencing 8th December.

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