Assistant Event Producer

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is looking for an organised Assistant Event Producer in London. The role involves providing administrative support for international events and liaising with high-level speakers. Ideal candidates will have strong administration skills, confidence in communication, and an interest in Africa's energy sector. The position offers a salary of £28,000 plus bonuses and allows for a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong administration, organisation, and time management skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building ability.
• Exceptional attention to detail and able to multitask under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organisational support across a portfolio of international events.
• Liaise with high-level speakers for smooth registration and preparation.
• Support onsite delivery of events, ensuring excellent experiences for attendees.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Interest in Africa's energy sector

Job description

Handle Recruitment is seeking an organised and driven Assistant Event Producer to join our client's award-winning events and conference business.

4 days a week in office, 1 day at home.

Salary: £28,000 + Bonus

Location: South West London

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the world's fastest growing sectors, Africa's power industry. You will be part of a passionate, collaborative team delivering world-class events, with a clear pathway to progress into an Event Producer role.

The Event Production Assistant will provide essential administrative support on flagship events such as the Africa Energy Forum (300+ speakers, Dubai 2025) and the YES! Summit (250+ speakers), as well as regional events in Washington, Zambia and Ghana.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organisational support across a portfolio of international events.

• Liaise with high-level speakers (government ministers, C-suite executives) to ensure smooth registration and preparation.

• Maintain accurate records in registration and speaker databases; update event websites with agenda and speaker details.

• Support onsite delivery of events, ensuring excellent experiences for attendees.

• Collaborate with colleagues in marketing, sales and operations to deliver events to the highest standard.

• Contribute to additional projects such as networking sessions, fundraising activities and workshops.

• Recommend and implement efficient processes as the role develops.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong administration, organisation and time management skills.

• Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building ability.

• Exceptional attention to detail; calm under pressure; able to multitask.

• Team-oriented with outstanding customer service skills.

• Interest in Africa's energy and infrastructure sector and eagerness to learn.

• Willingness to travel internationally.

• Additional languages (French, Portuguese, Spanish) desirable.

Apply below today if you have the relevant skills and experience for this role!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.