Fellowship Assistant (Event Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3)

The Mercers' Company; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent livery company in London is seeking a Fellowship Assistant Apprentice to help plan and execute various events. Responsibilities include supporting event logistics, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring smooth operations. Candidates should have five GCSEs and strong communication skills. This role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for career growth in event planning.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including Maths and English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office), with a willingness to learn Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Support event logistics and liaise with suppliers.
• Prepare materials and update guest lists.
• Welcome guests and ensure events run smoothly.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Organised and attentive to detail

Proactive team player

Education

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including Maths and English

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About the Mercers’ Company

The Mercers’ Company is a Livery Company of the City of London. With a rich history dating back over 700 years, it is focused on being a philanthropic force for good and philanthropy is at the core of its past, present and future.

The Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a wide range of events, from small lunches and dinners to larger receptions and formal dinners, while gaining an industry-recognised qualification.

As our Fellowship Assistant Apprentice, you will learn how to plan, coordinate, and deliver events from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include supporting event logistics, liaising with suppliers, preparing materials, updating guest lists, and welcoming guests on the day. You will also gain experience using project plans, timelines, and CRM systems such as Salesforce to ensure everything runs smoothly. You will use event feedback to continuously improve our service.

Alongside practical skills, you will develop strong communication, organisation, budgeting and problem-solving abilities. The learning curve will be steep, but with support from our experienced team, you will receive guidance every step of the way.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career in event planning and membership services.

The Candidate

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in events, administration, and membership services, and who is eager to learn in a professional environment.

Essential requirements:

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including Maths and English
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office, with willingness to learn systems such as Salesforce)

Personal qualities:

• Organised, reliable, and attentive to detail
• Proactive team player with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
• Confident following instructions and completing work to a high standard
• Adaptable and comfortable when plans change

In return, you will enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and the chance to grow your event planning career.