Camden Council Events Assistant Apprentice X2

The responsibilities of the apprentice will change as they progress through their apprenticeship. The apprentice will take on more of the responsibilities listed in the ‘Event Assistant Specific Duties’ section as they gain experience and knowledge of event management methods and techniques.

General duties

Provide project and event support as directed by your line manager. To work with all members of the Participation and Partnerships Team and other services across the council, providing support when required to deliver events. Attend event planning meetings, draft briefs and presentations, record actions and share notes, in relation to events. Contribute to reports, event project plans and written presentations. Carry out research and analysis needed for events. Carry out a variety of daily and weekly tasks to assist in the planning and preparation of events. To provide an administrative function, which will typically involve note-taking and sharing, booking and organising meetings. To draft correspondence and respond to requests for information from internal and external partners, citizens and event organisers. To gain knowledge and understanding of Camden Council policies and procedures and the practical application of the Camden Ways of Working to best serve citizens and businesses To meet all learning commitments of the apprenticeship as directed by the line manager and the training provider. This could include presentations, gathering evidence for your portfolio, written assignments and exams.

Event Assistant's specific duties

Please refer to the outline of the apprentice course (link below) – the details under knowledge, skills and behaviours will form part of your duties and learning.

Level 3 Events Assistant

Role-specific duties

To be able to write clearly and concisely. The role requires the candidate to have excellent grammar and spelling. With training, support and experience, understand how to support and manage events and projects.

By the end of the apprenticeship, the apprentice should expect to be managing smaller, defined events and contributing to the management of larger events, subject to capacity.

The apprentice will be required to liaise with various services across the Council and at all levels. Additional contacts are likely to include:

Voluntary and Community Sector organisations
Local institutions such as schools, universities and health providers. Local citizens Local businesses and partners.

You’ll be provided time across a working week to complete the apprentice course requirements.

Note: All Camden employees are expected to be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to their post and may be asked to perform other duties.

You will have access to internal training opportunities throughout the apprenticeship, such as project management, conflict management, diversity, and inclusion. Also, towards the end of the apprenticeship role, there will be access to the council's internal job site to apply for available roles. 

Training:

Remote training is provided and the apprentice will have study time to work towards completing their qualification.

Training Outcome:

Potential to progress in the team or in another team in the council but not guaranteed.

Employer Description:
About Camden Council: Camden Council is a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. We are a wholly inclusive employer, offering equal opportunities to all applicants. Appointment will be made purely on merit.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - 36 hours per week (full-time).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience