This job is with Kennedys, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Kennedys is looking for an Events Assistant to join our Business Development team, in London. Kennedys' events are an integral part of its business development strategy. The Business Development department supports the firm's global growth ambition and its clients and markets. The successful Events Assistant will support the Events team, to produce high quality events that support the firm's global growth ambition and its business development objectives. To assist the wider Business Development (BD) department, primarily in an administrative capacity. They will work competently within the events team, contributing to the effectiveness of the business development department by providing a comprehensive and efficient service to internal and external clients in order that the business objectives of the firm and the department are achieved. Team Kennedys Business Development team promotes Kennedys services and supports the firm's global growth ambition and our key clients and markets. The UK Business Development team consists of the following sub-teams, Pursuits, Clients and Markets, Publications, Client Development Systems and Marketing which encompasses, Digital, Brand and Events. We also have a Business Development presence in six global offices. Key responsibilities Support the Events team across a range of operational tasks in relation to scheduling, planning, delivering and analysing the effectiveness of client events. With guidance from members of the events team, and other members of BD, to assist with smaller events (circa 50 attendees) to the highest standard of quality, typical duties include: Drafting communication materials Drafting highly targeted client lists Managing on-site support Collation of event evaluation and communication to Clients and Market team for follow up Providing technical assistance and back-up on webinars, including being the second person on webinars, working with speakers to resolve any technical issues and managing any attendee issues. Liaise with members of BD, lawyers, partners, facilities management, reception, catering, print room and external venues to ensure events are booked and delivered to the highest standard of quality. Work with the Events team to ensure bespoke, targeted event lists are created for each event and research is undertaken to identify targets. Work closely with secretaries to ensure they know how to access event lists and add contacts to active lists - promoting the use of the firm's CRM system (InterAction) at all times. Required experience Good attention to detail and writing skills. Organised and methodical. Professional, in presentation and manner, at all times. Calm under pressure. Comfortable operating to tight deadlines. Good IT skills, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Good written and verbal communication skills Flexible and adaptable, comfortable with change. Enthusiastic and optimistic attitude; commitment to profitable growth by Kennedys. Adhere to Kennedys' core values through working relationships, attitude and behaviour. Professional services experience is an advantage desirable Good understanding of the various pressures lawyers work under desirable Experience of e-marketing and CRM systems - ideally InterAction and Vuture Vx desirable Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys. where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. About Kennedys Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,750 people worldwide across 45 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field. Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims. We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time. What do we have to offer? We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference. Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for. The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people's development and believes our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and of our client relationships. With a culture of on-the-job and experiential learning, peer to peer learning, mentoring, resources and tools that enable you to drive your career, we can support your development in your current and future roles. A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices. We strive to celebrate diversity, empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority. We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work. Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work. Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.