General Administration department strategy is to deliver excellent general administrative services to the whole Bank covering different functions including project management, facilities, logistic and events, admin and central filing, systems, commercial property and security operations, residential and commercial property management. As an Assistant - Events, you will be responsible for planning and organising all events and VIP functions. You will assist in project planning and ensure that pre-established work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements are followed. This is a 12 months fixed term contract position. Key responsibilities Plan and organise all events from concept to completion, ensuring all events operate smoothly and efficiently Prepare all events documentation, schedules, and assignments Complete interviews to know the functions and business process of the events Provide logistics support for all events Prepare correspondence (external and internal) such as letters, reports, agendas, newsletters, meeting materials and minutes Write and translate documents in both English and Chinese Control budget for the events and verify invoices File accurate and up-to-date records for all events Maximise event feedback rate and collate the information to establish speaker scores, speaker feedback, sponsor feedback and scope for future event improvements Maintain excellent communication with other teams within the department and allocate work in accordance with the specific requirements from different departments Requirements Degree educated in Banking, Information Management or other equivalent Relevant experience in General Administration Knowledge of administration and clerical policy procedures Excellent report writing skills Detail oriented Able to work in a fast paced environment Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Team player who is able to work independently Excellent English and Mandarin communication skills Working here Having a presence in the UK for more than 90 years, Bank of China London Branch has been providing an excellent financial service to the market and maintain its competitive edge as an international bank operated in the UK. It has employees in over 33 countries, and it is one of the most internationalised overseas branch in the Bank of China Group. The Bank values the diversity of its employees and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone can speak up and enjoy the equal opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Learning and Development We strive to offer you a continuous learning environment and we will invest in your development. We provide personalised and varied learning tools to support your growth and career through: access to the best in class qualifications from leading professional bodies such as the Professional Bankers Certificate and Green & Sustainable Finance Certificate from the Chartered Banker Institute 24/7 on-demand access to over 600 e-tutorials to build and refresh core and advanced banking knowledge regular pan-bank stay connected sessions to keep in touch with what is going on across the bank and build your network exploring your unique and collective strengths and development areas to become the best version of yourself using the globally renowned Insights personality profile developing our People Managers to help coach and guide you towards success, through our 9-month People Manager Development Programme encouraging a “growth” personal mindset and promoting continuous professional development (CPD) through annual events such as Learning at Work Week embracing change in a fast-moving industry and encouraging a forward-looking perspective on career development to “future-proof” your career promoting cross cultural intelligence and to seek out diverse and inclusive perspectives on challenges faced and their solutions Benefits We provide an attractive and comprehensive benefits package, offering flexibility that can enable you to select the benefits that suits your needs, including: Complimentary Lunch Cycle to work scheme Retail Discounts Meet our People Celine Luo Assistant Vice President, Financial Crime and Compliance Bank of China is a great platform for everyone who wants to gain different knowledge and self-development. I started as a Junior Associate and had the opportunities to gain invaluable working experience in two different departments. I am happily working here, as an Assistant Vice President in the Financial Crime and Compliance department. I believe I will continue to grow here, not only in my career development but also in my personal wellbeing. Daniel Shulakov Senior Associate, Credit Management I joined Bank of China as a university graduate and I believe I have found the best place for me. From the first day my priority was always to learn. This was quickly recognised by my department, which provided me with the platform to grow, and my colleagues have been very helpful in the guidance they have provided me with along my journey. There are ample opportunities to grow with the Bank and it all depends on how much one would like to develop themselves. Rita Cobbold Vice President – Head of Customer Due Diligence, CFU Middle Office I have been working at Bank of China for almost 8 years. In March 2022 I was promoted to VP - Head of Customer Due Diligence and I lead the CDD Unit. There are so many great things about working for the company. My favourite is probably the Bank’s commitment to identifying talent and nurturing them to develop into great leaders. The Bank embraces employees of all experience levels, backgrounds, and beliefs. They understand the value of a diverse team and make efforts to hire a variety of people. Working here has really enhanced my knowledge, my understanding of different cultures, leadership skills and a sense of direction for the future. Jamie Robinson Assistant Vice President – Sales, Financial Markets As a 20-year veteran at Bank of China, I have seen huge growth and progress within that time. Through hard work and perseverance, I was given the opportunity to progress through the ranks, utilising the training and development facilities and absorbing the experience from a diverse range of colleagues. This has been invaluable to develop my soft skills and become a well-rounded professional. Documents