EVENTS and PROJECTS ASSISTANT
FARMERS WEEKLY
Celebrating 40 years of industry leadership, Mark Allen invites you to join a culture fuelled by passion, creativity, and fairness. We’re committed to nurturing talent and growing our brands, and this entry-level media sales role is a fantastic opportunity to start your sales career.
With 550 talented individuals across seven offices, we’re recruiting an Events and Projects Assistant for Farmers Weekly.
This is a hybrid position working alongside your team in our Sutton, 30 minutes from London Victoria. The salary is £25,500 plus company benefits. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in events and marketing while working in an exciting, evolving, fast-paced environment.
Farmers Weekly is the UK’s leading agriculture title, delivering trusted news, insights, and technical advice since 1934. Our award-winning website and engaged social media community (74K Twitter, 110K Facebook, 32K YouTube, 32K Instagram) keep farmers informed and connected.
We run 20+ events annually, from roundtables and on-farm sessions to projects and exhibitions, including Britain’s Fittest Farmer, Transition, and Level the Field. As part of our friendly, growing team, you’ll combine creativity with strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and collaborate with sales, editorial, marketing, and senior stakeholders.
What We Can Offer You
* As our Events and Projects Assistant, you'll have a fantastic opportunity to grow your event production and marketing expertise in a fast-paced environment. You will:
* Support event logistics, including venue coordination, vendor management, and equipment setup.
* Maintain event schedules and timelines, ensuring tasks are completed on time for live events and projects.
* Support the Events Manager with events and site visits, assisting with setup and dismantling.
* Assist with webinar setups, including registration, rehearsals, and reports. You will become the master of running behind-the-scenes webinars.
* Collaborate with sponsors and stakeholders to meet event requirements and ensure visibility.
* Build relationships across internal teams (editorial, sales, marketing, operations) to enhance your network and collaboration skills.
* Act as a second point of contact at client meetings.
What We’re Looking For:
* A driven, results-oriented, and flexible team player who thrives in a cross-functional environment.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Willingness to travel within the UK and work flexible hours around events.
* Knowledge of the agricultural sector is a plus, not essential. An interest and willingness to immerse yourself in this fantastic sector, however, is an absolute must.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with social media.
* An interest in supporting social media content for events and projects.
Stand Out in Your Application!
We’d love to see your personality and transferable skills shine, and we know that isn't always easy when you don't have the experience to show us, so here are some tips how:
* Upload a video introduction to tell us more about yourself.
* Submit a cover letter showcasing your enthusiasm and what makes you a great fit for this role.
* Ask for a recommendation from someone who can vouch for your potential.
Show us why you’re excited to join our team and really stand out.
A Few Key Points:
* A Valid Driving License is required for this role. (this will be an application question too).
* Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives; they make us stronger. If you’re excited about this role, apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly.
* UK Right to Work: All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship at this time.
* Our communities: We have eight communities including MA Agriculture, MA Business, MA Dentistry Media, MA Education & Music, MA Exhibitions, MA Financial Media, MA Healthcare and MA Travel Retail.
Content is at the heart of everything we do be it across print, digital, and events. Join us as we continue our journey of success.
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