Events Assistant - 3 month Fixed-Term Contract

Browne Jacobson LLP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Browne Jacobson LLP is seeking an Events Assistant on a 3-month fixed-term contract to support the delivery of high-quality internal and external events across the firm.

You will be at the heart of the Events team, working with the Business Development Management Team and Target Market Groups to drive client engagement and business development. This role offers hands-on experience across live, digital, and exhibition events with potential to grow into managing your own events.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Previous events experience is desirable but not essential, with hands-on learning across live, digital and exhibition events.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external live, digital and exhibition events to deliver high-quality experiences.
• Manage the events inbox and respond to client queries promptly and professionally, calendar management and invitations.
• Coordinate supply of events merchandise, marketing materials and exhibition collateral; liaise with suppliers, venues and logistics partners.
• Maintain strong written and verbal communication, with attention to detail.
• Be highly organised and able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for events and a willingness to grow within the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Event planning

Attention to detail

Job description

Events Assistant - 3 month Fixed-Term Contract

Vacancy type Experienced hires

Scheme Specialist

Level Junior

Business area Client and Marketing

Duration Temporary

Hours 35 Hours per week

Location Birmingham, Nottingham

Reference number JP155

3-months

Job title Events Assistant

Team Client Care

Vacancy owner Jonah Philpott

We're looking for an Events Assistant on an initial 3-month FTC or internal secondmentto support the delivery of high-quality internal and external events across Browne Jacobson.

The role

As an Events Assistant, you'll sit at the heart of our Events team, working closely with the Business Development Management Team and each of our Target Market Groups (TMGs) to support and produce strategically focused events that drive client engagement and business development activity. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop their career in events, gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of live, digital, and exhibition events, with the opportunity to grow into managing and leading your own events over time.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting colleagues to ensure that all internal and external live, digital, and exhibition events are successfully delivered, reflecting the desired environment in terms of quality and experience.


• Managing the events team inbox and responding to client queries in a timely and professional manner, including managing the central events and webinars calendars and issuing event diary invites.


• Coordinating the supply of events merchandise, marketing materials, and exhibition collateral, and liaising with suppliers, venues, and logistics partners to ensure smooth transportation and installation of materials in line with event timelines.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.


• Highly organised and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.


• A genuine enthusiasm for events and a desire to learn and develop - previous events experience is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applications from those who are eager to grow within the role.

Why Join Us?

We offer a flexible and hybrid working model. Our comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension contributions, an employee assistance programme, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Enhanced parental leave is also available, reflecting our commitment to supporting you through every stage of your career and life.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we're open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social economic background or age.

We're a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

Take a look at our candidate interview pack for information about reasonable adjustments, what you can expect during the interview process, and guidance to help you prepare.