Conference & Events Assistant (Arts & Orchestras)

DisabilityArtsOnline Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Networking in arts sector

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

The Association of British Orchestras (ABO) is seeking a Conference Assistant for a fixed-term starting December 2026 to support its annual conference in Birmingham 3-5 February 2027. You will assist with member services, delegate bookings, lanyards, printed programmes and online content.

You will work with the Marketing & Communications Manager, help manage the conference app, social media, and delegate communications, and welcome attendees at registration.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Genuine interest in classical music and orchestral sector.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Professional and friendly manner when liaising with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with IT and data protection/confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support member services and update the ABO database.
• Assist conference booking for delegates, trade and sponsors.
• Update conference information on the ABO website and CrowdComms.
• Assist Marketing & Communications in social media and delegate communications.
• Attend the full conference and welcome attendees at registration desk.
• Coordinate with venue staff to ensure smooth conference operations.
• Assist with ABO Marketplace setup with sponsors and exhibitors.
• Help the ABO team with additional duties as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

IT literacy

Data protection awareness

Event administration

Tools

CrowdComms

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Association of British Orchestras (ABO) is seeking a Conference Assistant for a fixed-term starting December 2026 to support its annual conference in Birmingham 3-5 February 2027. You will assist with member services, delegate bookings, lanyards, printed programmes and online content.

You will work with the Marketing & Communications Manager, help manage the conference app, social media, and delegate communications, and welcome attendees at registration.