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Position Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Events Assistant to support the Senior Events Lead in delivering high-quality, engaging events. This role plays a key part in ensuring a positive first impression at both on-campus and off-campus events, providing a superior customer experience. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, utilising strong communication, planning, and promotion skills. This role will be primarily based at Lancashire Adult Learning, with travel required across sites.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborating with the Senior Events Lead to ensure consistent branding and customer experience across all events.
* Developing and executing operational plans for events, considering objectives, target audience, and outcomes.
* Managing event planning and setup, including floor plans and cross-departmental coordination.
* Assisting with pre-event planning, on-the-day management, and post-event evaluation.
* Coordinating with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure smooth event execution.
* Supporting event promotion through marketing, logistics, and administration.
* Assisting in managing event budgets to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
* Maintaining clear communication with stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery.
* Upholding best practices, policies, and procedures in event management.
* Ensuring a focus on exceptional customer experience throughout event planning and delivery.
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of event processes.
What We Are Looking For:
* Strong project management skills and a creative, adaptable approach to challenges.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence others.
* A highly responsive and flexible attitude, with strong prioritisation and organisational abilities.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks, manage conflicting deadlines, and remain solution-focused.
* A team player, committed to the success of the role and organisation.
* Flexible working approach, with a full UK driving license and access to a car for business use (some travel required).
What We Offer:
* Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service, plus Bank Holidays and closure days.
* Access to a workplace pension scheme with 5% employer contributions.
* Enhanced occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies.
* A range of health and wellbeing benefits.
* Staff recognition schemes, including long service awards.
* Free on-site parking across all locations.
Please note: You will be subjected to an enhanced DBS check due to working
with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with us