Job Title: Event Assistant

Opportunity: We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to join our event team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with clients and apply your passion for events. Whether you're a recent graduate or have some experience, if you're eager to be part of a team that thrives on creativity and results, we’d love to hear from you!

Company: SNG is a dynamic publishing house with magazines, events, and competitions across five brands: HIP (heating and plumbing), SPARKS (electrical), BTX (building and construction), Concept Hair (hairdressing and barbering), and Concept Beauty (beauty therapy).

Main Purpose of the Job: To assist with all aspects of event planning and execution for SNG, ensuring the successful delivery of a variety of events across multiple brands.

Reports to: Event Manager

Key Responsibilities:

- Team Support & Leadership: Assist the Event Manager to ensure smooth event execution and effective team coordination.

- Event Coordination: Support the end-to-end event management process, including competitions, roadshows, and other events, from initial planning through to final delivery.

- Secondary Event Contact: Act as a key point of contact for event-related enquiries, liaising with suppliers, clients, and participants to ensure efficient communication and seamless event operations.

- Relationship Building: Help develop and maintain relationships with clients, colleges, and competition judges. Assist in the creation of event-specific materials and product selections.

- Communication Coordination: Manage and coordinate communications with sponsors, learners, lecturers, and clients through digital platforms and telephone, ensuring high engagement.

- Presentation Support: Assist in the preparation and delivery of presentations, helping represent the brand and engage with event participants and sponsors.

- CRM Support & Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain the CRM system, ensuring all participant and sponsor data is accurate and up-to-date. Experience not necessary, training will be provided.

Skills and Experience Required:

- Confident driver with full UK Driving Licence.

- Proven ability to work effectively within a team.

- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to 'think on your feet’.

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong telephone manner.

- High level of attention to detail.

- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as required.

- Ability to lift and handle event materials.

Additional Information:

- This is a full-time (37.5 hours), hybrid role with travel across the UK required, approximately 35 days per year.

NO AGENCIES

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000.00 - £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Free on-site parking

- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Experience:

- Minimum 1 year’s work experience preferably in events but not essential

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Marston Green, Birmingham, B37 7HG