Event Operations Assistant

Event Operations Assistant - AV company

West Midlands

£22,000 - £32,000 - dep on exp

Fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded live events technical provider!

The company  

Working with high profile clients and assisting in the design and technical staging of events, this company deliver technical requirements for a range of events from a small meeting to an arena spectacular and everything in between.

Servicing clients across the UK and Europe they will assist with the development of ideas and themes, providing creative solutions in the form of design, audio and video or simply the rental of a piece of technical equipment!

With live events coming back and an abundance of clients they are now seeking a highly organised Hire Coordinator to join the team!

The role  

With an ever-expanding event calendar, there is now the opportunity for an enthusiastic Event Operations Assistant to join this exciting team!  Working closely with and supporting the Operations Manager with administration and event logistics planning.   As part of your role you will be booking hotels, equipment sub hires and vans, assigning labour, transport, and internal resources to jobs, and submitting this information to the Operations Manager for approval.

This is a broad role that includes:  

-          Carrying out administrative duties across a number of departments

-          Responding to incoming enquiries

-          Taking incoming phone calls and managing inboxes professionally

-          Maintaining a high level of service to clients and venues

-          Updating documentation such as invoices, payments and orders

-          Arranging equipment and technician bookings and schedules

The candidate

The ideal candidate will have previous administration experience and have excellent communication skills. The candidate should work well in a fast-paced environment and be able to provide excellent customer service. A high level of organisation and ability to prioritise workload is key.

In return they offer the opportunity to work with a close knit and sociable team with flexible working and a host of great benefits including excellent salary, annual bonus scheme, healthcare benefits and more...

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: SP11709