Events Assistant

Membership Bespoke; North East; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading membership organisation is seeking an enthusiastic Events Assistant to support a dynamic events programme across the UK & Ireland. This pivotal role involves coordinating both in-person and virtual events, requiring strong organisation, communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a passionate team dedicated to connecting and empowering professionals within the sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering B2B events.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organising meetings and events, from logistics to post-event tasks.
• Liaising with venues for bookings and support.
• Providing on-site and virtual event support.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Problem-solving

Tools

CRM systems

Virtual event platforms

Job description

Events Assistant

UK Membership Organisation

Stockton-on-Tees – 4 Days Office, 1 Day Home

Salary: £24,000-£27,000 dependent on experience, plus excellent benefits

Full-Time | Permanent

An established and purpose-driven membership organisation is currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Events Assistant to support the planning and delivery of its dynamic UK & Ireland events programme.

The Role of Events Assistant

This is a key role supporting the Events Manager in coordinating a wide range of events – both in-person and virtual – aimed at educating, connecting, and empowering a community of professionals. You’ll liaise with venues, speakers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery, high-quality experiences, and continued growth of the events programme.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end organisation of meetings and events, including pre-event planning, logistics, and post-event activities
• Liaison with venues for bookings, catering, AV, and technical support
• On-site and virtual event support, including registration and platform hosting (Zoom/Teams)
• Collation and upload of post-event materials to CRM systems
• Support event marketing, including drafting promotional emails and newsletters
• General administrative duties contributing to event delivery and team effectiveness

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience delivering B2B events with multiple moving parts
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities across a range of stakeholders
• Comfortable working both independently and within a supportive team environment
• Positive, flexible approach with a focus on problem-solving

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with CRM systems and virtual event platforms
• Understanding of the membership or technology sectors

To apply for the role of Events Assistant, please send your CV

Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.