Research & Events Assistant

6 months ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford Global Conferences Full time

**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-focussed 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 life sciences events. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career path in research/events.
- Please note we would require you to be in the office full time during the probationary period of 3 - 6 months._

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Provide conference production support for Senior Team Leader and/or Director on a portfolio of life science conferences
- Assist in developing the programmes of virtual symposiums and 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
- Support the on-day delivery of marketing content, including webinars and video Q&As
- Develop the delegate/sponsorship sales and marketing briefs for the event
- Data entry and database admin to maintain up to date records
- Assist in the preparation and on-day management of virtual conferences and symposiums
- Attend conferences, and alongside other team members perform all 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 campaign team

**More about the role**:

- _Salary_: £24,000-27,000 PA
- _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)

**Top perks**:
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 22 days up to 26 days per annum plus bank holidays
- Gym membership - Monthly membership to Brookes Sports Facilities
- 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
- Wellness Programme - Time to Talk sessions, wellness projects and other initiatives
- Plus: Frequent social activities, free on-site parking, free office food & drink, external training

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oxford, OX2 0JB


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