Event Assistant Swansea, Wales
Job description
Role: Events Assistant
Industry: Brand / Drink industry
Location: Swansea (onsite)
Contract: Full Time Monday -Friday 9-6 (flexibility is needed due to nature of the role i.e weekend work, late working ect)
Sales: up to £24,000 (upon successful probation where the salary will be reviewed and rewarded)
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE GOLD GANG ???
Au Vodka is the U.K Number 1 Super Premium Vodka Brand in the U.K
Due to the huge Growth and Success over the last 12 month, Au Vodka is looking for the BEST TALENT to Join the Gold Gang family and join our 2023 mission of internal expansion.
Au Vodka have launched events Internationally across FESTIVALS/ CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR PARTIES /TAKEOVERS/ DISRUPTIVE COMMUNITY STUNTS /LAUNCH PARTIES
Purpose of the Events Assistant role:
The Events Assistant contributes to the Events team’s objectives to reach and engage key audiences, and to generate qualified leads to support revenue targets. Your core responsibilities are to assist the team with the smooth running of all events and be proactive to ensure all event elements are carried out professionally and within schedule.
You will be a great networker, confident in using social media channels and online event platforms, creative and eager to contribute to new ideas across the team. You will also have excellent organisational skills.
As a Events Assistant your responsibilities will be:
- Update the event schedule throughout the year.
- Attend event planning meetings.
- Keep the conferences and events process updated.
- Manage internal communications on the conferences and events team’s channel.
- Assist the content marketing team in promoting events on website and social media.
- Ensure all event leads are captured and shared with our marketing executive to upload to the CRM.
- Arrange the effective distribution of marketing materials to event venues, ensuring all branded items for events arrive on time.
- Assist the content marketing team with event agenda creation.
- Assist in finding venues and liaising with external parties for in-person events.
- Support the organisation of webinars and virtual events, managing all steps of the process including registration, rehearsals, live event management and recording.
About You:
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent. A degree in event management, marketing or communication is desirable, but not essential.
- Excellent organisational skills. Proven project management skills desirable.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to learn new systems quickly
- Personable and presentable: excellent networking skills
- Using initiative and taking the lead in all areas of responsibility.
- Confidentiality and discretion
THE PERKS
- Flexible Working Culture
- Onsite Chef that prepares and cooks Breakfast and lunch Onsite for all staff- FREE when required at HQ
- A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment
- Employer pension contributions up to 3%
- 50% Au Vodka Discount on all products
- Wellbeing Staff days/ team building days
- Great Training and Learning Resources
- Refuel - Snacks available onsite when required- FREE
- Free on-site parking
- New Product Taster sessions
- Clear Progression Opportunities
- 20 days holidays and all the Bank Holidays
Disclaimer: Au Vodka is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity.
Alternatively if you have any questions please pop a message to the HR & Recruitment Manager on www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jane-phillips-39692b100
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Swansea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Event Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- drivers license (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: events assistant
