Events Assistant

HARRODS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexible working

25 days' holiday

Birthday off

In-store discount 33%

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Harrods is seeking an enthusiastic Events Assistant to join our team, supporting planning and onsite delivery for luxury events across our calendar.

You will coordinate calendars, support meetings, liaise with internal teams, assist with catering and SAP orders, and ensure guest experiences run smoothly. Hybrid work with minimum three days onsite.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with internal teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Proactive mindset with ownership of tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable using MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day event planning and coordination.
• Provide onsite support during event delivery with managers.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth guest experience.
• Maintain records, agendas, and timelines; support catering/logistics via SAP.

Skills

communication

attention to detail

organisation

team player

initiative

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Events Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity if you have a passion for events, organisation, and luxury experiences as you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional moments.

About the Role

In this role you'll be supporting the Events team in all aspects of planning and execution - from admin coordination to onsite delivery-ensuring every detail runs smoothly. This role offers the chance to work across a variety of high-profile events, often at pace and with quick turnarounds.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with day-to-day coordination and planning of events, including updating calendars, managing team meetings, and supporting financial and Health & Safety tasks.
• Providing onsite support during event delivery alongside Events Executives and Managers.
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution and guest experience.
• Conducting industry research, maintaining accurate records, and preparing weekly meeting agendas and timelines.
• Supporting Harrods Banqueting services by managing catering logistics, Food & Beverage orders through SAP, and coordinating stock and event orders.

Depending on your role, you may be fully on-site or have a mix of on-site and home working - this is what we refer to as 'Hybrid'. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on-site, depending on business needs.

Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role.

This role requires full flexibility to the nature of supporting early morning, evening and occasional weekend work.

About You

You will be a proactive and confident team player with a natural flair for organisation and communication. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, you're not afraid to take initiative and offer support beyond your remit when needed. you'll bring energy, professionalism, and a hunger to learn and grow in the events space.

You will also have:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across teams.
• High attention to detail with excellent organisation and multitasking abilities.
• The ability to use your initiative and a proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks and support the wider team.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world's leading luxury department stores and we're becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world's most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we'll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return you'll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days' holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants), and a season ticket loan.

• a company pension
• flexible working
• 25 days' holiday
• your birthday off
• up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants)
• a season ticket loan

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.