Handle Recruitment is seeking an organised and driven Assistant Event Producer to join our client's award-winning events and conference business.
4 days a week in office, 1 day at home
Salary: £28,000 + Bonus
Location: South West London
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the world's fastest growing sectors, Africa's power industry. You will be part of a passionate, collaborative team delivering world-class events, with a clear pathway to progress into an Event Producer role.
The Event Production Assistant will provide essential administrative support on flagship events such as the Africa Energy Forum (300+ speakers, Dubai 2025) and the YES! Summit (250+ speakers), as well as regional events in Washington, Zambia and Ghana.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and organisational support across a portfolio of international events.
- Liaise with high-level speakers (government ministers, C-suite executives) to ensure smooth registration and preparation.
- Maintain accurate records in registration and speaker databases; update event websites with agenda and speaker details.
- Support onsite delivery of events, ensuring excellent experiences for attendees.
- Collaborate with colleagues in marketing, sales and operations to deliver events to the highest standard.
- Contribute to additional projects such as networking sessions, fundraising activities and workshops.
- Recommend and implement efficient processes as the role develops.
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong administration, organisation and time management skills.
- Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building ability.
- Exceptional attention to detail; calm under pressure; able to multitask.
- Team-oriented with outstanding customer service skills.
- Interest in Africa's energy and infrastructure sector and eagerness to learn.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Additional languages (French, Portuguese, Spanish) desirable.
Apply below today if you have the relevant skills and experience for this role!
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
