Event Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Start Date: 11th April
Finish Date: Tuesday 25th April
Working hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 23rd April - Tuesday 25th April - Stay in London
Job Specification
An events company in Guildford Surrey requires a temporary Event Assistant to assist the team during the busiest time of year. We have a very small team so need someone who can pick up the role quickly and pitch in where required.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the events team when required
- Managing suppliers
- Taking over responsibility for delegate pass bookings.
- Chasing exhibitors for final details
- Answer any questions from exhibitors regarding delegate passes/details for the day.
- Credit Control
- Be based on the registration desk on the event day, taking new registrations
- Help the team with event logistics, including lifting and loading items onto transport the day before and after the event
Must have the following skills and experiences:
- Excellent customer service skills and similar administration experience
- Stand out written and spoken communication skills
- Experience within the event sector
Job Type: Temporary contract
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guildford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Event Assistant roles across Completely Events's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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