Events Assistant

Corporate Benefit Services; London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management organization in London seeks an Events Assistant for a 6-month FTC. You will support the delivery of event programs, from logistics to on-site management. Ideal candidates should be proactive and ready to work in a dynamic environment. This role offers a salary of £25,222 and hybrid working arrangements. Benefits include 29 days holiday, pension plan, and training opportunities.

Benefits

29 days holiday (pro rata)

Group personal pension plan

Interest-free season ticket loan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Occupational health services

Health cash plan

Professional training

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Staff discount platform

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to event management.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and delegate queries effectively.
• Experience in managing digital content and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Support event delivery from preparation to follow-up.
• Manage and update event website content.
• Provide admin support including maintaining the events calendar.

Skills

Event coordination

CRM management

Communication

Job description

Events Assistant (6 Month FTC)

London

£25,222

Working arrangements:35 hours a week. Standard working hours between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working, with a minimum of 6 days per monthin the office. Due to the nature of events, additional hours and the flexibility to travel may be needed.

The Royal College of Physicians is recruiting a proactive Events Assistant to support the delivery of our event programmes in London. We're looking to hire someone who is immediately available.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of event coordination activities and tasks in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What Youll Do

• Support event delivery from pre-event preparation to on-site logistics and post-event follow-up
• Manage and update website content for events and digital platforms
• Source speaker bios, images, and quotes for event marketing materials
• Provide admin and logistical support including surveys, thank-you emails, and maintaining the events calendar
• Handle CRM and digital CMS updates to ensure accurate data management
• Manage delegate queries through email and phone, but also during our in person events
  
  

For more information about the role please view thejob description.

Our Benefits

Working at the RCP comes with lots of benefits designed to ensure that you feel valued and supported in your role. The benefits we offer include:

• 29 days holidayper annum (pro rata),plus bank holidays
• group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• interest-free season ticket loan
• life assurance
• employee assistance programme 24/7 advice and support for any work-related issues as well as any problems affecting your home life
• occupational health team includesemployment and work-related health assessments, health checks and work station assessments
• health cash plan
• professional training and development opportunities
• enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• staff discounts platform including discounts on cinema tickets and a range of high street brands
  
  

How To Apply

To be considered for this role, please submit your CV online via theApply Nowbutton. Early applications are encouraged.

Expected closing date:7 August 2025

Interview date:Ongoing until post filled (interviews will be online via Microsoft Teams)

Please note that this is a critical role which we want to appoint as soon as possible. We will review applications upon receipt, and we may shortlist and invite candidates to attend an interview whilst the advert is still live. We therefore recommend early applications as the vacancy may close before the listed closing date.

The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

The RCP is all about our people our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.

Closing date: 7thAugust

Shortlist date 8thAugust

Interview date: TBC

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