Events Assistant

The National Film And Television School; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is seeking an Events Assistant on a contract to support the Events Manager in planning and delivering the NFTS Graduation Showcase and Ceremony (week commencing 1st March) and NFTS Annual Gala (14th June). You will handle administrative duties, assist with event logistics, and liaise with external contacts and attendees.

Role requires flexibility, willingness to travel to London for overnight stays, and a proactive approach to coordinating multiple

Job description

Core duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring of department email inboxes and dealing with all enquiries.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of events including all related administrative duties.
• Assist with the recruitment and supervision of students for events.
• Liaise with external contacts/attendees.
• Attendance required at both events with overnight stays possible in London.

To provide administrative and events assistance to the Events Manager in the planning and delivery of a NFTS Graduation Showcase and ceremony (Monday 1st March - Friday 5th March), and NFTS Annual Gala (14th June).

First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of Britain and the world's top creative talent in film, television and games. It is widely acknowledged to be the top school of its kind in the UK and one of the best internationally, being named as one of The Hollywood Reporter's top international film schools for over a decade. The NFTS is a registered charity (313429).

We are currently recruiting for an Events Assistant on a contract basis to join our busy Events team, and provide administrative and events assistance to the Events Manager in the planning and delivery of the NFTS Graduation Showcase and Ceremony (delivered week commencing Monday 1st March) and the NFTS Annual Gala (14th June).

The NFTS Graduate Showcase celebrates the culmination of over 500 students' work towards inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games and is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see the work of our graduating students and meet the next generation of film, television and games makers.

The NFTS Gala is a black-tie celebration where major figures from in front of and behind the camera come together to raise much-needed funds to support students to attend NFTS.