An Event Assistant is required to play an integral part in the day-to-day co-ordination of events and on the day event management. The Event Assistant will deliver a first-class experience and provide a seamless service whether it’s a live, virtual or hybrid event and ensure the event runs smoothly from start to finish
- To liaise with the client upon signature of contract, to assist with co-ordination of the event
- To issue a function sheet which details client’s requirements to relevant teams (i.e. catering)
- To ensure all meeting spaces are setup as per AMTC standards and the client brief
- Ensure that all delegates are welcomed in a friendly and professional manner
- Ensure client events run smoothly from start to finish
- Advise the events team and other relevant contacts on changing client needs relating to IT, room layouts and catering
- Set up and clear rooms, move furniture and equipment as required in accordance with AMTC Health and Safety and manual handling requirements
- To be a point of contact for any queries during the day and ensure that these queries are dealt with efficiently
- To build client and staff relationships to the benefit of the operation
- To cover reception when required, providing excellent customer service in accordance with standard operating procedures
Technical skills and knowledge
- Understanding of the events industry including event co-ordination, event management and F&B service delivery (required)
- Good level of IT skills – proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office packages (required)
- Basic understanding of virtual meeting/ event platforms with a desire to learn more (desirable)
- Knowledge of the NFS Rendezvous booking system (desirable)
About the MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.
The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.
Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.
The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
