Events Assistant

C&C Search Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension contribution

Breakfast & lunch provided in office

Comprehensive benefits package

Learning & development opportunities

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Long-term career progression

Job summary

C&C Search Ltd is recruiting an Events Assistant for a prestigious private equity investment firm in Central London. You will support the Head of Events and help deliver a busy programme of corporate and investor events.

Hybrid role: three days in the office, two days from home, with generous benefits and long-term career progression. You will coordinate logistics, invitations, RSVPs and on-site support, while engaging with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in events, hospitality or client-facing roles.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a busy programme of corporate, investor and internal events.
• Coordinate venues, accommodation, vendors, invites and attendee management.
• Manage RSVPs and guest lists; provide on-site support at events.

Skills

Event planning

Logistics coordination

Stakeholder management

MS Office (Outlook/PP/Word/Excel)

AI tools familiarity

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting an Events Assistant for a prestigious private equity investment firm, offering exceptional career progression, outstanding benefits, hybrid working and a stunning Central London location. This Events Assistant opportunity is perfect for someone looking to build a long-term career across corporate events and communications, working closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

All about the role and company I would be working for!

Position: Events Assistant supporting the Head of Events

Salary: To £45000 plus full benefits

Hybrid set up: Hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 days from home

Benefits: 28 days holiday, generous pension contribution, breakfast and lunch provided when in the office, comprehensive benefits package, excellent learning and development opportunities, exposure to senior stakeholders, long-term career progression

What they do: A highly regarded international private equity firm investing across technology, consumer, education and business services sectors

Size of company: Global organisation

Company culture and what makes them great to work for:

This is an ambitious, entrepreneurial and highly collaborative business where employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and develop their careers. The culture is fast-paced, professional and supportive, with excellent exposure to senior leaders and decision-makers. The successful Events Assistant will join a growing team and have the opportunity to progress into managing events independently. The company values initiative, accountability, discretion and continuous learning, making it an exceptional environment for someone looking to build a successful career in events and communications.

Key responsibilities for this Events & Communications Assistant position:

• Support the planning and delivery of a busy programme of corporate events, investor events, internal events and networking events
• Coordinate event logistics including venues, accommodation, suppliers, invitations, guest communications, registrations and attendee management
• Manage RSVPs, guest lists and event administration for a range of high-profile events
• Provide on-site support at events and assist with the smooth running of each event from planning through to execution
• Maintain and update the events calendar across multiple audiences and stakeholder groups
• Support event budgeting, reporting and tracking activity
• Assist with website updates, internal communications and social media scheduling
• Help create presentations, marketing materials, event invitations and event collateral
• Maintain media and stakeholder databases
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, Executive Assistants and senior stakeholders

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Experience gained within events, hospitality, guest relations, communications, luxury service or another client-facing environment
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and high-profile guests
• Highly professional, polished and discreet
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Comfortable using technology and AI tools within daily workflows
• Enthusiastic, resourceful and eager to develop a career as an Events Assistant
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently

At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.