Events Apprenticeship

The outline

Our growing team is looking for an enthusiastic Events Apprentice to help deliver events, exhibitions, and conferences in the UK and across EMEA.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong interest in event planning to kickstart their career in the vibrant world of events.

Your role will include working alongside senior team members in delivering large-scale, international projects offering hands-on experience in a fast-paced and creative environment, allowing you to grow your skills and contribute to the success of our events.

The successful candidate will relish the opportunity of joining a dynamic business and supporting on a multitude of wide-ranging projects.

There are great opportunities to progress within the company as they continue to grow, so this role will suit someone who wants to absorb industry knowledge from the senior team, who are some of the leading people in their industry.

Snapshot of your responsibilities

As an Events Apprentice your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with Senior Project Managers to understand client requirements and event objectives
• Researching suppliers/venues during the event planning stages
• Managing communications/logistics with suppliers/venues running up to, during and after events/exhibitions
• Sourcing and procuring event merchandise
• Owning and delivering small ad-hoc tasks for clients
• Providing on-site support during events/exhibitions
• Handling administrative tasks such as inventory management for event supplies.
• Support the preparation of event materials and documentation

What you bring to the table

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Basic computer literacy, including in Microsoft Office
• Creative thinking and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Comfortable with autonomous time management while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• A strong team player that wants to help others succeed.
• Passion for event management and a desire to learn and grow in the industry.

Other skills and experience that would set you apart:

• A second language may be beneficial
• An understanding of technical productions such as video, livestreams, software development, social media

What we offer

• Paid to learn – You would work towards a level 3 qualification in Events Management.
• Positive working environment
• Flexible working hours
• Mentoring support
• 32 days holiday a year

Apply today with a covering letter explaining why you would be ideal for this role along with your CV.

About V-Ex Events

You will be joining the V-Ex Events Department – a team of talented individuals who work with major international brands and blue-chip companies to deliver creative and bespoke events, conferences and exhibition stands.

As part of the Marketing & Technologies Group, you will have access to a full creative suite of designers, artists, developers and marketeers to enable you to deliver events to the very highest standards for your clients