Events Assistant

Ellisons Solicitors; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an enthusiastic Events Assistant to join their marketing team. This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in marketing while gaining a recognized qualification. You'll be involved in planning and executing a variety of events, from client seminars to internal staff gatherings. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. If you're ready for a hands-on, fast-paced environment and have a passion for bringing people together, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time-management skills are essential.
• Confident communication abilities with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivering in-person and virtual events.
• Assist with client seminars, networking receptions, and training sessions.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Event Planning

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Events Assistant (Apprenticeship Opportunity)

We’re recruiting an Events Assistant (willing to undertake an Apprenticeship) to join our busy marketing team and support the delivery of high-quality events across the firm.

Information

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Colchester

Benefits: An exceptional benefits package is available, including but not limited to; generous holiday entitlement, salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan, and employee assistance programme.

Job Specification

Are you looking for a career change? Do you have transferable skills and a passion for planning, organising, and bringing people together? If this sounds like you and you’re interested in retraining within marketing, we’d love to hear from you!

In this role, you will support all aspects of planning and delivering in-person and virtual events such as client seminars, networking receptions, training sessions, and internal staff events.

We seek candidates with strong organisational and time-management skills, confident and professional communication abilities with a range of stakeholders from suppliers to senior professionals. This is a practical, hands-on role in a fast-paced environment. A full UK driving license is required for travel to venues and event locations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in marketing, gain a recognised qualification, and specialise in events management within a supportive firm that values colleagues and clients alike.

If interested, please submit your application below or email your CV with a covering letter to [e-mail].

Ellisons is an Equal Opportunities employer.