Events Assistant

Office Angels

Tyseley

On-site

GBP 16,000 - 22,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts
Events experience
Energetic team

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking Event Assistants for Birmingham's autumn sporting event. Temporary roles with flexible shifts, perfect for students or those seeking fast-paced experience in hospitality and customer service. Earn £13.85/hour and join a energetic team supporting a major city event.

Role involves welcoming attendees, handling registrations, and assisting with operations to ensure a smooth, engaging experience for participants and spectators.

Qualifications

  • Previous customer service, hospitality, or retail experience preferred.
  • Confident communicators who enjoy engaging with people.
  • Reliable, enthusiastic, and proactive individuals.

Responsibilities

  • Welcoming athletes and visitors with a friendly, professional approach.
  • Managing event registration and participant check-in using iPads.
  • Distributing race packs, bib numbers, wristbands, timing chips, and merchandise vouchers.
  • Supporting sponsor activations and merchandise stands.
  • Assisting with event operations to ensure everything runs smoothly.
  • Delivering excellent customer service and creating a memorable event experience.
  • Helping maintain the exciting atmosphere throughout the event.

Skills

Customer service
Communication
Team player
Proactive

Job description

Event Assistants Wanted – Be Part of Birmingham's Biggest Sporting Event This Autumn!

Looking for flexible work, a buzzing atmosphere, and the chance to be part of an incredible live sporting event?


We're recruiting enthusiastic Event Assistants to support one of the UK's most exciting fitness events taking place in Birmingham this October. Whether you're looking to earn extra money, gain events experience, or simply enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.


Last year's event was a huge success, and this year we're expecting even more participants, spectators, and excitement. Join a fantastic team, meet new people, and experience the energy of a world-class sporting event from behind the scenes.


Event Details


  • Role: Event Assistant (Temporary)

  • Location: Birmingham

  • Pay Rate: £13.85 per hour

  • Dates: 27th October 2026 - 1st November 2026

  • Shift Times: Various shifts available between 6:00am and 10:30pm


Choose the shifts that suit you


  • Full and part-week availability considered

  • Perfect for students, hospitality staff, retail workers, and customer service professionals


What You'll Be Doing


  • Welcoming athletes and visitors with a friendly, professional approach

  • Managing event registration and participant check-in using iPads

  • Distributing race packs, bib numbers, wristbands, timing chips, and merchandise vouchers

  • Supporting sponsor activations and merchandise stands

  • Assisting with event operations to ensure everything runs smoothly

  • Delivering excellent customer service and creating a memorable event experience

  • Helping maintain the exciting atmosphere throughout the event


What We're Looking For


  • Previous customer service, retail, hospitality, or events experience

  • Confident communicators who enjoy engaging with people

  • Reliable, enthusiastic, and proactive individuals

  • A positive attitude and willingness to get involved

  • Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment

  • Ability to undertake some manual handling when required


Why Apply?


  • Flexible shifts to fit around your schedule

  • Gain valuable events experience

  • Work alongside an energetic and friendly team

  • Be part of one of Birmingham's most exciting sporting events

  • Enjoy a fun, rewarding, and unforgettable working environment


If you're passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of an amazing sporting event, we'd love to hear from you.


EEO / Diversity

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.


EEO Statement

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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