Events Intern

Job description

Job Title: Events Intern

Location: London Bridge

Duration and time commitment: Minimum 6 months full time (open to flexible working)

Remuneration: Reasonable travel expenses will be paid.

Imagine if you had the possibility to have an impact on nowadays society. Imagine if one like-minded organisation had the ability to make a whole generation, a generation of success. Wouldn’t you like being a part of a team pioneers changing the world?

Who are we?

Generation Success is a not-for-profit organisation that bridges the gap between education, employment and enterprise for people aged 18+. Acting as a catalyst, we help build essential skills and enable people to achieve their career or entrepreneurial aspirations. We run free motivational, inspirational and educational events for dream hunters – hungry and talented professionals – who want to take control of their careers and make a success of themselves.

The Role:

The Event Manager will be responsible of organising several events: Power Series Monthly talks, Workshop events, Fundraising events and the Breaking Barriers Annual Conference.
The role is very dynamic, incorporating a wide variety of tasks such as consumer support, leadership and recruitment of event volunteers, implementation of stakeholder planning, venue selection bookings, and meeting with partners of Generation Success. In this role you will be co-ordinating conference events with influential people from elite industries such as accounting, law, banking and finance and creative industries. By interning at Generation Success you will be building the brand as well as also your own contact base within London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a wide range of events formats and projects based in London
• Plan events and ensure events are smooth running
• Helping to create a marketing strategy
• Being the point of contact with speakers, stakeholders and venue coordinators
• Managing a team of volunteers at each event
• Liaise and communicate with other managers in the team to effectively achieve a common goal
• Using of a range of digital marketing and communications tools and platforms (we use external contractors to design as per our instructions).
• Follow up on all action points from debriefs, event surveys, internal meetings, external meetings and so on
• Look for ways to continually improve customer experience and the running of events

Desired profile

Skills & Experiences:

• Project management experience would be advantageous
• Focussed, motivated and dedicated
• Enthusiastic and passionate about the events industry
• Exceptional leadership and management skills
• Possess strong personal integrity and ethical principles
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and independently
• Responsible and self-motivated
• Possess a positive attitude and enjoys helping others
• Strong communication skills.
• Creativity and ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines
• High level of attention to details and proactive with problem solving

What we offer

• The chance to gain an insight into the running of a small, unique not for profit.
• The opportunity to develop valuable events management skills.
• A personal development plan and regular support to help you in your role.
• The opportunity to take the lead on a specific projects
• References can be supplied on successful completion of the 3-month period.
• Friendly community and interaction with industry experts.
• An opportunity to be matched with a professional mentor and coaching

How to apply

Please note that this is an unpaid intern position that will last a period of minimum 6 months, starting on the 16th July 2018.

Please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than one A4 page) expressing your reasons for applying and suitability for the post.