Can you demonstrate a genuine passion for events?

Do you pride yourself on being a creative problem-solver?

Are you seeking a trainee events role where you'll have opportunity to progress and develop your career?

If the answer is a resounding "YES" then we'd love to hear from you!

For nearly two decades Owen James has been at the forefront of delivering events for key influencers across the financial services spectrum. Our mission is to continue to be considered an invaluable industry resource for bringing the right people to work through the strategic issues facing their industry and, where appropriate, come up with an action plan to drive change forward.

At Owen James, we pride ourselves as being recognised as delivering the best high-end events in the market underpinned by substantial research and consultancy. Part of the Fintel family, we are a small and dynamic company backed by a large and successful financial services PLC and we reward our people with a competitive salary that is reviewed each January and a great benefits package.

About Our Opportunity

We are looking for a bright, energetic, and personable Event Support Assistant to join our super friendly event team.

Reporting to the Event Manager, you will play a key role in supporting a portfolio of in-house and bespoke events. This would suit somebody seeking to kick start a career within event management.

We will provide you with full training and support to thrive in your role – as long as you match this with passion, creativity and organisational skills! Your responsibilities will include:

• Event administrative duties, including post-event evaluations

• Liaising with suppliers, arranging and overseeing all event details, such as venues, audio and visual, entertainment and branding
• Liaising with delegates, sponsors, facilitators and speakers in the run up and at the event itself to ensure everything is in order
• Supporting with all aspects of event delivery, including building strong relationships with new or existing suppliers
• Make sure that the CRM, the event management system and other tech platforms are accurate and up to date
• Act as a brand ambassador by ensuring that event production follow OJ brand guidelines
• Assist with on-site checks including scouting and checking new venues

In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Owen James projects which may require research, negotiation skills, creative thinking and provide new innovative ideas or materials which may be of use to the wider team.

About You:

• Confident with professional communication skills – you’ll be liaising with clients, delegates and sponsors, at all levels of seniority, in person, over the phone, via email and on social media
• Well-presented with strong social skills – acting as an Owen James brand ambassador, you'll need to be comfortable socialising in a variety of event locations
• A curious mind eager to learn new skills and develop knowledge of existing and new clients
• A genuine passion for events – either through your choice of degree or practical event management experience
• The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and unflappable
• A master multi-tasker and somebody that takes the initiative rather waiting to be told
• A great attention to detail to deliver exceptional work
• A creative problem solver
• In possession of strong organisational skills – with ability to adhere to and develop processes to build consistency, efficiency, and excellence throughout the business

Experience / Qualifications

• Ideally, you'll have a relevant degree but this is not essential
• A strong set of GCSEs (or equivalent) including a minimum of grade 5 in English and Maths - essential
• Some practical experience of supporting or organising events – this might be as part of your work, at uni or college or simply in a social situation - desirable

Points to Note

This is a hybrid role and you'll be required to work from our central London office alongside your team mates for three days each week.

Once a month we get together to work collaboratively with the wider OJ team at our HQ in Godalming, Surrey so you'll need to be able to travel to that location as well.

Finally, you’ll be attending events – normally mid-week and usually in London – so you’ll need to have a flexible approach to work location.

Fintel plc and all the businesses within it adopt a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination on any of the protected grounds in the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.

For these reasons we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.