Temporary Events Operations Assistant

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley are recruiting for a Temporary Events Operations Assistant to join a busy London events team on an ongoing temporary basis. You will support day-to-day operations, help run multiple events and ensure records are accurate and up to date.

We are seeking an organised, detail-focused candidate who enjoys behind-the-scenes work, with experience in spreadsheets and databases, and the ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, databases and MS Office applications.
• Clear, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative and operational support across multiple events.
• Maintaining accurate event records, databases and spreadsheets.
• Coordinating event information, documentation and schedules.
• Managing catering requirements and attendee administration.
• Liaising with internal teams, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Handling emails and responding to event-related queries.
• Preparing documents, reports and event materials.
• Updating systems to keep information accurate and current.
• Supporting the wider events team with general operational tasks.
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Communication

Independent working

Calm under pressure

Event experience (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Databases

MS Office Suite

Job description

We're currently recruiting for a Temporary Events Operations Assistant to join a busy events team in London on an ongoing temporary basis.

This is a great opportunity for an organised and detail-focused Events Assistant who enjoys working behind the scenes to ensure multiple events run smoothly. You'll provide essential operational and administrative support across a range of events, keeping everything organised, accurate and on track.

Key responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative and operational support across multiple events
• Maintaining accurate event records, databases and spreadsheets
• Coordinating event information, documentation and schedules
• Managing catering requirements
• Assisting with attendee and guest administration
• Liaising with internal teams, suppliers and other stakeholders
• Managing emails and responding to event-related queries
• Preparing documents, reports and event materials
• Updating systems and ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Supporting the wider events team with general operational tasks
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

About you

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, databases and Microsoft Office
• A clear and professional communicator
• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently
• Calm and organised in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Previous events is desirable