Events Assistant Apprenticeship

Purpose of Post:

The main duties of the post holder include supporting the management of a range of events both small-scale and large high-profile events across Epping Forest. The post includes planning, delivery and administration. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Management:

To undertake and manage events, planning and delivering to deadlines ensuring that results achieved meet strategic objectives. Assist in delivery of multiple projects and events in collaboration with other project staff, and local organisations. Set up event booking via external sites such as Eventbrite. Work with the communications team developing and promoting events via publications, web content, external website listings and social media campaigns. Carry out administrative tasks such as managing inboxes, booking management, minuting meetings, writing press releases, reporting. Support the Engagement team with implementing effective monitoring and evaluation. Assist with conducting evaluation of events delivered.

Communications and Engagement:

Designing and delivery of small-scale local engagement events, in addition to, supporting on larger scale high-profile events. To provide high-level customer service and communications with stakeholders and guests. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade. To assist in promoting a culture of continuous improvement in the quality of service delivery in pursuit of best value. Actively seek to implement the CoLC’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the Corporation’s objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of their Post. Actively seek to implement the CoLC’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times, give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties.

Training:

You will be supported to achieve the Events Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship. Theoretical training will be monthly with the support of the training provider. Practical training and support will be given in the workplace allowing you to embed your learning in the working environment. You will receive hours 6 per week to support with your apprenticeship studies. 

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer a permanent role within the team if a position is available. Alternatively, we shall endeavour to secure an alternative position within the City of London Corporation. 

Employer Description:
The City Corporation with a rich history that precedes parliament, the City Corporation has been an ever constant throughout history adapting in order to meet modern demands of the City it serves, and is home to some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. The City of London Corporation forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London Boroughs who have responsibility for local government services within their local area. Based at the Guildhall the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London.

Working Hours :
9:15 am- 5:00 pm Monday – Friday Flexibility will be required for business needs including some weekend work for events

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience