Seasonal Events Assistant

13 hours ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Athena Events Ltd Full time

**Full time - Event Assistant - Seasonal / Temporary from 1st October to 23rd December 2024**

Athena is the Midlands' leading events venue, hosting a wide range of events, including award dinners, music and dance shows, conferences, weddings, and Christmas parties. We are a growing and successful company with an exciting opportunity for a seasonal event assistant to support the office and event operations team during our busy festive period.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to expand their experience in events within a prestigious environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Create table plans and event schedules as required
- Coordinate meal allocations and ensure clear communication of special dietary needs (training will be provided).
- Liaise with clients and internal teams (such as bars, catering, and technical departments) to ensure all client needs are met effectively.
- Perform general office duties as required to include ordering, taking customer calls inputting data.
- Support operations teams on event day as required
- Offer excellent customer care and support

Ensure adherence to all checklists and standard operating procedures

**Requirements**:
Ability to work well under pressure.

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.

**Additional Information**:
Flexible working to include weekends and evenings

Job type: Full time seasonal 1st October to 23rd December - Temporary

**Benefits**:
Private medical cover with Vitality.

28 days of holiday annually (pro rata).

Competitive pay rate based on experience.

Uniform provided.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/10/2024

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