Summer Events Assistant — Hands-on Festival Ops Role

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company is offering a summer placement for an Event Assistant in Chichester, UK. This fixed-term role from May to September involves supporting the Event Operations Team for major events like the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival. Candidates should exhibit a passion for events, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers a unique experience, access to a fun team, and potential for future employment in the field.

Benefits

Discounted products and services

Free gym and health club membership

Variety of Wellbeing Classes

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence ideally.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to think laterally.

Responsibilities

• Support Event Planners to build Festival of Speed.
• Assist in the build, theatrics, and set dressing of the Goodwood Revival.
• Gain exposure into operations and logistics for large events.

Skills

Passion for delivering Events

Gregarious and enjoy working in a team

Ability to work to strict deadlines

Outstanding attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to use initiative and multi-task

Drive to deliver a great customer experience

Education

Studying Events Management or similar

Job description

A leading event management company is offering a summer placement for an Event Assistant in Chichester, UK. This fixed-term role from May to September involves supporting the Event Operations Team for major events like the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival. Candidates should exhibit a passion for events, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers a unique experience, access to a fun team, and potential for future employment in the field.