Events Assistant

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Client in Sandwich is seeking an organised Events Assistant for a maternity cover contract. The role combines administration, customer service, and hands-on event support, helping coordinate bookings and liaise with customers to ensure weddings, events and community activities run smoothly.

The position is 30 hours per week (9:00am-3:00pm) with a start around 28th October, and may require occasional weekend work with time off in lieu.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping abilities.
• Comfortable speaking with customers, stakeholders, and event attendees.

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

Organised

Administration

Customer service

Event support

Venue setup

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: SandwichContract: Maternity CoverHours: 30 hours per week (9:00am-3:00pm)Pay Rate: £13.50 per hourStart 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.

Key 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.

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.