Events Assistant

Membership Bespoke; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional membership body in London is seeking an Events and Administration Assistant. This full-time role involves organizing events, managing calendars, and supporting administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach, with a keen interest in health care.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Pension

Private medical insurance

Gym access

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jab

Eye test

Qualifications

• Proven track record within an administration role.
• Practical experience of diary management and event co-ordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organise the regulation team’s calendar of in-person and online events.
• Prepare meeting materials and arrange meetings with stakeholders.
• Support wider events and administrative functions as required.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event Technology

CRM

HubSpot

Job description

Events and Administration Assistant

Membership Body

London Victoria/ Westminster– Office based with flexible working (travel to events throughout the year)

Basic Salary between £28,000- £30,000 dependant on experience plus excellent benefits 30 days annual leave, Pension & private medical insurance, Gym access, cycle to work scheme, free flu jab and eye test.

Full Time Permanent Role

Our client a professional membership body based in Southwest London is seeking an Events and Administration Assistant to join their team.

The Role as Events and Administration Assistant

Working under the direction of the Head of Business Services, the postholder will be responsible primarily for the organisation of the regulation team’s calendar of in-person and online events. As the key person for co-ordinating and attending these events, the postholder will be required to pull together meeting materials including agendas, briefings and speaker biographies; drafting and sending invitations for both in-person and online events; sourcing event spaces and liaising with venues; and arranging meetings with key stakeholders including medical royal colleges, national regulators and other relevant external stakeholders. As an integral part of the Business Services Team, the postholder will also support the wider events and administrative functions as required.

Person specification

Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with members and key stakeholders.

A track record of getting things done and thrive in roles where attention to detail and follow-through are critical.

Enjoy working collaboratively but are also comfortable taking the lead when required.

Bring a genuine interest in health care and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

Are committed to developing professionally and continuously improving how they work.

Knowledge and experience

Essential skills

Proven track record within an administration role.

Familiarity with event technology e.g., registration apps, webinar platforms, audio visual equipment, and adapting to hybrid and virtual event formats.

Proactive and efficient approach to work, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Practical experience of diary management and event co-ordination

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Competent use of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Teams Webinars.

An interest in problem solving and improving ways of working.

Self-starting and organised with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.

Excellent attention to detail.

Organise both internal and external meetings, and visits for team members, organising travel and accommodation where required.

Prepare materials for workshops and sessions and arrange delivery of such materials as necessary.

Support the Membership and Admin Officer to develop regulation team engagement with new and existing members, potential members and other relevant networks.

Ensure member and stakeholder details are recorded accurately within the CRM, and work with the business services team to support the further roll out of CRM functionality.

Desirable skills

Practical experience of social media channels including X and LinkedIn.

Experience with HubSpot

Experience of working within a health care or membership organisation.

Experience of working with programmes such as Canva and Flourish.

To apply to this role please send your CV

Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as

unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or

belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.