Events Assistant

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking an organised Events Assistant for a maternity cover at a busy events and venue management setting. The role blends administration, customer service and hands-on event support.

Location is Sandwich; 30 hours per week, 9:00am–3:00pm, paying £13.50 per hour. Start date around 28th October and occasional weekend work possible.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping abilities.
• Able to speak with customers, stakeholders and event attendees.
• Proactive, reliable and adaptable.
• Willingness to support both office administration and hands-on event setup.
• Weekend availability when events require.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas and supporting documentation.
• Manage venue bookings and event schedules.
• Liaise with hirers, suppliers, residents, and stakeholders.
• Provide on-the-day support for weddings, functions, and community events.
• Take accurate minutes and maintain records.
• Manage correspondence and respond to enquiries professionally.
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of events.
• Support compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Help with the physical setup and preparation of event spaces when required.
• Ensure a high standard of customer service is delivered at all times.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Event setup

Weekend availability

Job description

Are you able to start on or around 28th October and commit to a maternity cover contract?

Are you comfortable supporting both administrative duties and the physical setup of weddings and events?

Events Assistant

Location: Sandwich

Contract: Maternity Cover

Hours: 30 hours per week (9:00am - 3:00pm)

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Start Date: 28th October

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an organised and enthusiastic Events Assistant to join their team on a maternity cover contract. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines administration, customer service, and event support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy events and venue management function, helping to coordinate bookings, liaise with customers, and ensure weddings, events, and community activities run smoothly from start to finish.

This position would suit an experienced administrator, customer service professional, or even a graduate looking to gain valuable hands‑on experience in events and administration.

• Prepare agendas and supporting documentation.
• Manage venue bookings and event schedules.
• Liaise with hirers, suppliers, residents, and stakeholders.
• Provide on-the-day support for weddings, functions, and community events.
• Take accurate minutes and maintain records.
• Manage correspondence and respond to enquiries professionally.
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of events.
• Support compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Help with the physical setup and preparation of event spaces when required.
• Ensure a high standard of customer service is delivered at all times.

About You

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping abilities.
• Comfortable speaking with customers, stakeholders, and event attendees.
• Proactive, reliable, and adaptable approach to work.
• Willingness to support both office‑based administration and hands‑on event setup.
• Previous administrative or events experience would be advantageous.
• Able to work occasional weekends when events require, with time off in lieu provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming team and gain valuable experience in a varied events and administration role.