Events Assistant

Events Assistant, 12 month fixed term contract (£28,000 full time equivalent)

Part time, 4 days per week

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role

You’ll be supporting Immediate’s internal Events Team four days a week, on a 12-month contract. You’ll provide support at our flagship events, whilst also giving administrative and hands-on support on other smaller events and activities. The Events Team works closely with the wider People Team, as well as many other brands & teams across the business. 

As an Events Assistant, you will;  

• Be on site support at the Flagship and ad hoc events, helping the Events Team on all tasks during the day. Support Event Executives on All Company Days, including speaker liaison, general running of the day and other ad hoc duties. 

• Hands on event support, including being a runner, checking in guests and set up.
• Research ideas and creative content for events as directed by the Event Executives.
• Support the team on other ad hoc duties where required, including managing guest lists, liaising with suppliers, sourcing suppliers and sourcing products for event goody bags
• Work on risk assessments for events.
• Building and editing registration pages for events. This may include writing basic copy where required.
• General office admin, including raising PO’s, organising the events cupboard and any other ad hoc duties.  

• Previous experience working in an Events/Hospitality/Creative environment
• Excellent organisational skills
• Flexible
• Happy to work extended hours at short notice when appropriate and work late if the event requires
• Able to work from our Hammersmith office minimum 2 days a week
• Strong IT skills, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Excel and Google Docs
• Great verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Takes initiative

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, environment, and impact. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

 People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a difference