Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Events Planner
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid working available by arrangement)
Contract: 6-month initial contract
Department: Leadership and Personal Development Team (Temporary Contract)
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Events Planner to join our Leadership and Personal Development Team. This customer-facing role is ideal for someone looking to take their first step in event planning and coordination, offering a rewarding experience in a fast-paced environment.
As an Assistant Events Planner, you will play a key supporting role in the seamless end-to-end delivery of Corporate Inductions, leadership and personal development events, and talent programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Liaise with external providers to arrange venues, catering, transportation, and equipment.
* Coordinate events to ensure they run smoothly.
* Manage records of expenditure and ensure the Purchase Order process is followed.
* Provide administrative support to the Training Planners.
* Maintain project plans for key events.
* Support the Leadership and Personal Development Team with ad hoc duties as required.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
* Willingness to travel (with occasional overnight stays, expenses covered).
* Experience in event or logistics planning.
* Proficiency in IT and Microsoft Office.
Desirable Criteria
* Previous experience in event planning or a training environment.
* Desirable - corporate social media experience
Additional Information
* Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid working available by arrangement).
* Physical Requirements: Some manual handling may be required.
If you are looking to start your career in event planning and want to be part of a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!
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