Research & Events Assistant

Oxford Global; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/home/remote working

Incremental holiday package

Paid Birthday leave

Travel Schemes

Healthcare benefits

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Wellness Programme

Social activities

Free onsite parking

Free office food & drink

Job summary

A life sciences events organization in Oxford is seeking a Research & Events Assistant. This hybrid position involves supporting conference production by conducting market research, recruiting speakers, and managing event logistics. Ideal candidates should have a degree in life sciences, strong research skills, and good communication abilities. The role offers flexible working conditions, paid birthday leave, and a host of other employee benefits including wellness programs and travel schemes.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification, ideally in the life sciences.
• Strong research and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills with willingness for phone-based research.

Responsibilities

• Provide conference production support for Senior Conference Producers.
• Assist in developing conference programmes through market research.
• Lead-source, invite, and liaise with senior-level speakers.

Skills

Excellent research skills

Organisational skills

Writing skills

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in life sciences or equivalent

Job description

At Oxford Global, our passion is driving innovation, expertise, and partnership within the life sciences industry. We are on a mission to empower professionals to accelerate research and achieve impactful results through cutting‑edge, curated events, industry insights, and educational resources. Join us in shaping the future of the life sciences industry.

Through undertaking the Research & Events Assistant role, you’ll be able to fast‑track your career in a content‑focused and commercially oriented role. Sitting within the Conference Production team, the role includes extensive market research, recruitment of speakers and admin for our portfolio of in‑person and digital life sciences events. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career path in research/events.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide conference production support for Senior Conference Producers/Production Director on a portfolio of in‑person life science conferences
• Assist in developing the programmes of in‑person conferences through undertaking comprehensive market research
• Lead‑source, invite and liaise with senior‑level speakers
• Write the marketing and website copy to highlight benefits & stand‑out features of the event
• Develop the sponsorship sales and marketing briefs for the event
• Support the on‑day delivery of marketing content, including webinars, video Q&A, digital events if needed
• Database admin to maintain up to date records
• Assist in the preparation and on‑day management of in person events
• Attend in‑person conferences, and alongside other team members perform all on‑site event management tasks required to ensure the smooth running of the event

We are looking for someone with

• A degree or equivalent qualification, ideally in the life sciences
• Excellent research and organisational skills
• Ideally strong writing and proofreading skills
• Good communication skills, with a willingness to undertake phone‑based market research
• The ability to work independently and with others in the Production team/brand unit

More about the role

• Location: All our roles are hybrid (a mix of remote and in office). Our offices are located on the Botley Road in Oxford, with shops/restaurants within walking distance and easy access into Oxford City Centre
• Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours a week)

As part of the team at OG, you’ll enjoy

• Flexible/home/remote working – Flexible working and 2 days remote working a week (after induction/on‑boarding)
• Holidays – Increment of holiday from 24 days up to 28 days per annum plus bank holidays
• One day of paid Birthday leave (on successful completion of probation)
• Travel Schemes - Save on the purchase of a new bike or electric car, Public Transport Loan Scheme
• Healthcare – 10 days full pay sick leave (additional 5 discretionary), reimbursement of eye tests, free flu jabs
• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay (eligibility based on length of service)
• Wellness Programme – Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Time to Talk sessions, wellness projects and other initiatives
• Plus: Frequent social activities, free onsite parking, free office food & drink, external training