The Event Assistant plays a key supporting role in the operations team, ensuring world-class experiences across events. Working closely with Event Managers, this hands-on role supports planning, setup, live event delivery, and breakdown. It is suited to someone energetic, proactive, organised, and ready to get stuck in when needed.

Responsibilities

Event Planning & Preparation- Support Event Managers with end-to-end event planning, documentation, schedules, and operational prep.
Assist with preparing equipment, stock systems, signage, and key event resources.
Help collate compliance and risk assessment documentation.
Event Planning & Preparation- Support Event Managers with end-to-end event planning, documentation, schedules, and operational prep.
Assist with preparing equipment, stock systems, signage, and key event resources.
Help collate compliance and risk assessment documentation.
Onsite Event Delivery- Support setup and breakdown of catering outlets, bars, and concessions at events.
Provide hands-on operational support, including stock movement, queue management and problem-solving.
Act as an onsite contact for outlet managers, suppliers, and concession partners.
Monitor unit presentation, compliance, and customer service standards across all outlets.
Stock, Financial, and Compliance Support- Assist with stock control processes including deliveries, waste monitoring, rotation, and reporting.
Support Event Managers in completing post-event documentation and reconciliations.
Ensure adherence to company policies, food safety, and licensing regulations.
Help maintain accurate records such as sales declarations and operational reports.
Customer, Client & Supplier Interaction- Represent Freemans Event Partners professionally with clients, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Support delivery of a consistent and high-quality customer experience.
Assist with gathering feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Teamwork & Culture- Contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment.
Support the welfare and development of onsite teams.
Uphold company values and behaviours at all times.

Requirements

Essential- Full, clean UK driving licence (required due to extensive travel to event sites).
Flexible, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
Strong work ethic and willingness to take a hands-on approach.
Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
Reliable, honest, and able to maintain high personal standards.
Attention to detail with good organisational skills.
Willing and able to travel extensively and stay away from home, including weekends.
Positive attitude and desire for personal development.

Nice to have

Desirable- Experience in events, hospitality, retail operations, or logistics.
Familiarity with greenfield event environments (e.g., festivals, outdoor sporting events).
Basic understanding of food & beverage or bar operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Bonus scheme
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
Pension scheme.
Access to FEP’s wider employee benefits programme.
A dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can make a genuine impact at some of the UK’s most exciting venues.