Freelancer - Luxury Events Agency

The Event Academy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

The Event Academy is seeking a motivated intern to support wedding and private event planners in a luxury events agency. The role offers hands-on on-the-day experience across research, concept development, client proposals, budgeting, and supplier liaison in a fast-paced team.

Ideal for someone passionate about weddings with a can-do attitude. Hybrid work, with some evenings and weekends required, and a London-based commute two to three times a week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client enquiries
• Attend proposals at London venues
• Research and brainstorm new ideas to pitch
• Assist in writing plans for clients
• Liaise with suppliers (venues, photographers, videographers, florists, etc.)
• Update event systems with relevant information
• Maintain office/storage/props
• Answer main phone calls and route appropriately
• Support other administrative tasks as needed
• Attend networking events
• Write blog posts
• Opportunity to help plan weddings and other celebrations

Job description

Sector: Agency/ Luxury Events

Title of role: Freelance

WFH/ Office/ Remote: Hybrid

Working hours: Mon - Fri, 9:30 am to 6 pm, some evenings and weekends (2-3 days in the office)

A luxury events agency is seeking a creative and organised intern to support planners across a wide range of high-end private events. This hands-on role offers extensive on-the-day event experience and exposure to all stages of event creation, from research and concept development to client proposals, budgeting, supplier liaison and general operations. Ideal for someone passionate about weddings with a can-do attitude and willingness to work flexibly within a small, fast-paced team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with client enquiries.
• Attending proposals at London-based venues.
• Researching and brainstorming new ideas to pitch to clients.
• Assisting with writing plans for our clients.
• Liaising with suppliers such as venues, photographers, videographers, florists, prop hire companies, musicians, freelancers, etc.
• Updating our event systems to reflect all the relevant information.
• Assisting in the upkeep of the office/storage/props.
• Answering the calls on our main work phone and directing them accordingly.
• Overseeing other administrative office tasks as will become necessary.
• Attending networking events.
• Writing blog posts.
• Opportunity to help plan other private events such as weddings, parties and other celebrations.

WE NEED SOMEONE WHO IS/HAS:

This role will be perfect for someone who is very passionate about weddings and is looking to grow in the field. You will possess a can-do attitude and can work in a quick-paced environment, be client-oriented, and be a team player.

• Must be client-oriented
• Must be hardworking with a willingness to complete tasks according to deadlines
• Must have excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must have strong communication skills
• Team player, sociable and fun
• Must be willing to work some weeknights and weekends as required
• London-based, must be able to commute to our office 2-3 times a week