Events Assistant
As part of a small team, the Events Assistant will support the Venue Hire team with general administrative tasks, sales, planning and delivery of events and exhibitions for external venue hire clients as well as support Society colleagues with internal event planning.
The post holder will primarily be expected to provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the Venue Hire team. This includes communication in writing, on the phone, by email and in person with clients; setting up Collections showcase displays; and other administrative support to enable a smooth and efficient office.
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Closing date: 9.30am on Monday 20 October.
Salary and contract details
This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months.
The salary range for this post is £26,038-£26,675 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
The post is based in Kensington, London.
Benefits
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
- 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
- Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
- 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
- Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
- Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
- Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
- Corporate eye care vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.
How to apply
The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.
To apply please email HR@rgs.org with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you fulfil the selection criteria, along with the monitoring form.
Applications must be received by Monday 20 October. Interviews are planned to take place in the week commencing 27 October.
We thank, in advance, all candidates for applying and regret we are unable to write separately to those who are not selected for interview.
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