Event Assistant

Hire Society Recruitment ltd - Hiring Success, Hire Recruitment.; London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Events Assistant for a temporary role based in London. This position involves supporting the Advancement and Alumni Relations Team and managing event logistics. The ideal candidate will have experience in events and be proficient in Raiser's Edge, ensuring high-level support for significant donors and alumni events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the same or similar role.
• The ability to act with considerable tact and discretion.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Advancement and Alumni Events.
• Administer the invitation lists for all events and monitor the inbox.
• Assist with organizing and welcoming guests at events.

Skills

Tact

Discretion

Initiative

Common Sense

Tools

Raisers Edge

Job description

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Founder and Director | Recruitment Expert

Role: Events Assistant

Location: London (Hybrid)

Type: Temporary, Full time until end of October 2025

Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm

The responsibilities of the Events Assistant:

• Work within the Advancement and Alumni Relations Team supporting the Head of Advancement and Alumni Events
• Work in a small team who steward our clients high net worth donors and supporters
• Administer the invitation lists for all events during this period and monitor the inbox
• Responding to every email RSVP as required
• Send out confirmation emails for each event
• Data entry onto Raiser's Edge
• Log guest names, dietary requirements etc. if required
• Assistance with events mailings/envelope stuffing
• Act as Events Assistant over this period and able to do work to support the team in the run up and on the day of the event - anything from organising a welcome desk, welcoming guests, checking on supplies, ordering name badges, distributing tee shirts/branded items etc.

The ideal Events Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in the same or similar role
• Working knowledge of Raisers Edge
• The ability to act with considerable tact and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Initiative when handling the day-to-day operations of the office
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and evenings/weekends if necessary
• Lots of common sense

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Higher Education

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