Conference Porter

1 month ago


Cowley, United Kingdom Unipart Logistics Full time

You’ll have an important part to play as our part-time Conference Assistant providing all meeting room and conference equipment requirements. In a fast-paced business environment you’ll regularly set up furniture and equipment for conferences and events,as well as providing, moving and installing Audio Visual support and routine equipment maintenance. Occasionally covering reception during team breaks and holidays, you’ll support with relevant tasks in a small Client Services team.
Within Unipart Group, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own personal and professional goals to a world class level, through Unipart's ‘From Gate to Great’ training and development program.

**Conference Porter / Assistant Responsibilities include**:

- Set up conference and meeting rooms, this will involve moving heavy equipment including chairs, tables, flip charts as required
- Organise storage areas including furniture and AV equipment
- Set up Audio Visual equipment under guidance of the AV Manager and Technicians
- Support conference facilitators and delegates with connecting to room AV systems and WiFi
- Assist with equipment installation, set-up and operation

**Conference Porter / Assistant Requirements**:

- Confident and self-motivated individual, who is able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise own workloads and follow instructions to meet tight deadlines
- Reliable with a positive can-do attitude with a friendly, professional manner and a willingness to learn new skills.
- Passionate about delivering excellent customer service
- Good attention to detail

**Location**: Cowley, Oxfordshire
**Contract Type**:Permanent
**Hours**: Part Time, 15 hours per week, 3 hours per day, 4-7pm - some flexibility available
**Salary**: £8,190 actual per annum

**Benefits**: 22 days holiday plus bank holidays pro-rata, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme.

You may have experience of the following: Conference Assistant, Marketing, Customer Service, Events Assistant, Facilities Assistant, Administration, Microsoft Office, Visitor Support, Meeting Room Setup, Events Management, Conferences, Event Production,etc.

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