1 Year Graduate Work Placement

**We have been producing cutting edge events for the Life Sciences industry for over 15 years, creating opportunities to partner, network and knowledge share. Oxford Global exists to accelerate progress in the healthcare and pharma industry through connecting the right people around the most important issues.**

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_: £22,000-25,000 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 3 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
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car Schemes - Save on the purchase of a new bike or electric car
- Healthcare - 10 days full pay sick leave (additional 5 discretionary), reimbursement of eye tests
- 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

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oxford, OX2 0JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oxford, OX2 0JB