Event Assistant - Corporate
The Event AcademySector: Agency/ Corporate
Title of role: Event Assistant
Reporting to: Event Directors / Event Managers
Salary on offer: £28,750 pro rata (£23,000 for 30 hours)
Location / Office address: Surrey
WFH / Office / Remote: Remote with onsite requirements
Start date: End of September 2026 (flexible)
A Surrey‑based events agency is seeking a proactive and organised Event Assistant to support the delivery of live and virtual corporate events. This role involves coordinating logistics, researching venues, managing suppliers, assisting with client communications, preparing on-site materials, and supporting event delivery both remotely and on-site. It’s ideal for someone with at least two years’ event experience who enjoys fast‑paced project work, has strong administrative skills and is confident juggling multiple tasks across different stages of event production.
Responsibilities
Event logistics — Support coordination of travel, accommodation and supplier liaison.
Venue research — Source venues and maintain supplier communication.
Project admin — Manage updates, trackers, documentation and client communications.
Budget support — Assist with expenses, logging, tracking and reconciliations.
Document preparation — Proofread, format and prepare presentations and event materials.
Onsite preparation — Pack kit boxes, collate badges and organise onsite documentation.
Onsite delivery — Support setup, live sessions and troubleshooting.
Content creation — Create case studies, newsletters and social content (depending on experience).
Website/social updates — Manage company website and social channels (if relevant).
Why apply?
Work on varied corporate events
Join a collaborative, growing team
Gain experience across all stages of event delivery
Minimum two years’ event experience
Strong organisation and admin skills
Clear communication and customer‑facing confidence
Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail
Comfortable multitasking and prioritising
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Drive
Bonus: familiarity with Asana, Slack or MS Teams