Events Admin Intern (Placement Year 2027-28)

William Reed Ltd; Brighton, Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

MeDay

Volunteering day

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Group Income Protection

Family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing support

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Job summary

William Reed Ltd. invites university students for a 2027-28 placement year as an Events Admin Assistant in our Award-winning Exhibitions team. You will assist in lead-up activities for UK Food & Drink Shows and The London Coffee Festival, ensuring meticulous execution and seamless customer experiences.

Based in London or Brighton, you’ll support the sales team, maintain records, and help with on-site operations. If you’re driven, detailed, and eager to start a career in events, apply now.

Qualifications

• University student on placement year for 2027-28.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent administrative and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Experience with MS Office; Excel proficiency.
• Desirable experience with Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Process and amend contracts.
• Maintain accurate records in the database.
• Update sales plans on Illustrator and support sales team.
• Provide high standard customer service and handle inquiries.
• Update exhibitor lists on websites.
• Assist with event passes and invitations.
• Support on-site at events (up to 4 nights).

Skills

Time management

Administration

Teamwork & communication

Initiative

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Event industry interest

Attention to detail

Education

University placement year

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Illustrator

Job description

William Reed Ltd. invites university students for a 2027-28 placement year as an Events Admin Assistant in our Award-winning Exhibitions team. You will assist in lead-up activities for UK Food & Drink Shows and The London Coffee Festival, ensuring meticulous execution and seamless customer experiences.

Based in London or Brighton, you’ll support the sales team, maintain records, and help with on-site operations. If you’re driven, detailed, and eager to start a career in events, apply now.