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Events Assistant Apprentice CONFERENCE CARE LTD

The Events Assistant Apprentice will support the venue finding and event management team at Conference Care. The role will involve administration support to the venue finding and event management team as well as supporting event management to prepare, deliver and reconcile events. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

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Closing date: 31 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm, or as the business requires to suit business needs

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    14 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000105821

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The main duties of the apprentice will include –

  • Administration support to the venue finding and event management team
  • Supporting event management to prepare, deliver and reconcile events
  • Enquiry handling - understanding the requirements and objectives of each enquiry, followed by research and the proposal of suitable options
  • Negotiation of rates and terms with venues and suppliers
  • Contacting / building positive relationships with clients and suppliers
  • Supplier Knowledge - Attending onsite learning opportunities, such a venue expos and supplier awareness days, along with visiting offsite venue for site visits
  • Onsite Event Support
  • Virtual Event Support
  • Training and delivery of digital services, including virtual platform, app and web building
  • Completion of Risk Assessments
  • Learning about our personal commitment to sustainability, along with the services we can offer our clients
  • Travel and Logistics, including supporting with Congress management
  • Ad hoc duties related to this role

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 3 Events Assistant 
  • Level 2 Funictional Skills maths and English (if needed)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • The opportunity for full-time employment

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5/C) Desired

Things to consider

Candidates will require a full driving licence due to the role requiring visits to venues.

About the employer

Conference Care are award winning venue finders, offering venue finding and event management services in both the UK and anywhere in the world. Founded by the current directors, Chris Peacock and Andrew Deakin as a specialist corporate events venue finding business in 1995, from the outset there was a clear vision to deliver superior expert service in all areas of our business. Throughout our 25+ years in the industry, we have won numerous awards including C&IT ‘Agency of the Year’, HBAA ‘Agent of the Year’, HBAA 'Meetings Agent of the Year' and M&IT ‘Best Intermediary Agency’. We are looking to give an enthusiastic candidate the opportunity to support the venue finding and event management team. The apprentice will be involved in creating positive relationships with venues and clients to deliver on their event requirements.

Employer

CONFERENCE CARE LTD

Address

1 WATLING DRIVE

HINCKLEY

LE10 3EY

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Training

Training provider

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Event assistant

Level 3 (A level)

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