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Event Operations Support - Temporary

  • Location: London
  • Salary: Up to £13.85 per hour
  • Job Type:Temporary

Posted about 1 month ago

  • Sector: office support, Event Operations
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Andrea Pell
  • Contact Email: andrea.pell@handle.co.uk
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Start Date: April 8th
  • Expiry Date: 02 April 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH111804

Duration: 6 Weeks (Potential to Go Permanent)
Job Type: 4 days a week (Tuesday to Friday) Hybrid

As an Event Operations Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our clients events run smoothly. This includes managing delegate and speaker coordination, assisting with webinar logistics, handling supplier communications, and supporting on-site operations for conferences and awards. While the role is initially temporary, there is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to become a permanent member of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delegate & Speaker Management: Coordinate with delegates and speakers before and during events, ensuring seamless participation and communication.

  • Reporting: Assist with event reporting, tracking engagement, and providing key insights post-event.

  • Webinar & Zoom Support: Manage webinar schedules, assist the Zoom partner with event logistics, and provide technical support to ensure virtual events are executed flawlessly.

  • Awards & Conference Support: Assist on-site with the logistics and coordination of awards and conferences, ensuring smooth operations throughout.

  • Supplier Liaison: Be the point of contact for suppliers, ensuring materials (such as badges) are printed and distributed in a timely manner.

  • Salesforce & Cvent: Support event registration and reporting through Salesforce and Cvent. We are especially looking for someone with Salesforce experience to streamline event operations.

  • On-the-Day Support: Provide hands-on assistance with any task as needed, ensuring the event's success and smooth execution.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in event operations or a related field is desirable.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with clients, suppliers, and colleagues.

  • Familiarity with Salesforce and Cvent is preferred, especially if you're a Salesforce whizz!

  • Experience with virtual event platforms like Zoom is a plus.

  • Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle multiple tasks during busy event days.

  • Flexibility needed based on the event schedule.

  • A hands-on, proactive approach to ensuring all event details are managed effectively.


Desirable Skills:

  • Proficiency in Salesforce.

  • Experience with Cvent and Zoom.

  • Background in coordinating large conferences or awards events.

  • Strong problem-solving and time management skills.

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.