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Events Assistant Apprenticeship Niche Events

We are a Family run wedding and event styling business Swindon establish in Swindon. We are specialists in all aspects of Weddings & Special Events. Established in 2014, we are preferred and recommended suppliers to many major hotels, country clubs, and corporate clients across Wiltshire. Involves loading props and equipment at our Studio in Swindon and then unloading vehicles and setting up events style at a venue.

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Closing date: 16 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Days and shifts are to be confirmed but, it will be 30 hours divided between 5 days to include weekends. There will early mornings i.e. 7am and late nights- but no lone working.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    10 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000106264

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties include:

  • Keeping stock and stock room organised and tidy ahead of events/post take down, putting items away correctly, counting items upon return, items to be put back in their bays
  • Setting up and styling all venue decor - this could include styling table centrepieces, ceremony dressing, tying sashes and moving chairs
  • At some of our venues we drape the ceilings and put up backdrops so you may be required to work at height
  • The role also includes an element of moving and handling

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

  • Level 3 Event Assistant Apprenticeship
  • Training will be on the job

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is the potential to come aboard the Niche team full-time.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 5) Desired

About the employer

We are a Family run wedding and event styling business Swindon establish in Swindon. We are specialists in all aspects of Weddings & Special Events. Established in 2014, we are preferred and recommended suppliers to many major hotels Country Clubs, and Corporate clients across Wiltshire.

Employer

Niche Events

Address

UNIT 1

GLENMORE BUSINESS PARK

SOUTHMEAD CLOSE

SN5 7ER

Contact

Nisha

info@niche-events.co.uk

07714168429

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Training

Training provider

CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Event assistant

Level 3 (A level)

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