Assistant Events planner

Brook Street; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Events Planner
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid working available by arrangement)
Contract: 6-month initial contract
Department: Leadership and Personal Development Team (Temporary Contract)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Events Planner to join our Leadership and Personal Development Team. This customer-facing role is ideal for someone looking to take their first step in event planning and coordination, offering a rewarding experience in a fast-paced environment.

As an Assistant Events Planner, you will play a key supporting role in the seamless end-to-end delivery of Corporate Inductions, leadership and personal development events, and talent programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with external providers to arrange venues, catering, transportation, and equipment.
• Coordinate events to ensure they run smoothly.
• Manage records of expenditure and ensure the Purchase Order process is followed.
• Provide administrative support to the Training Planners.
• Maintain project plans for key events.
• Support the Leadership and Personal Development Team with ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Willingness to travel (with occasional overnight stays, expenses covered).
• Experience in event or logistics planning.
• Proficiency in IT and Microsoft Office.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in event planning or a training environment.
• Desirable - corporate social media experience

Additional Information

• Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid working available by arrangement).
• Physical Requirements: Some manual handling may be required.

If you are looking to start your career in event planning and want to be part of a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply online now