ROLE DESCRIPTION
You will help to deliver PUBLIC’s flagship event - the annual GovTech Summit in Paris, attended by over 2,000 startups, investors and public officials.
You will also work with our Events Producer to stage our year-round events programme, soon to be based out of our own dedicated co-working space in Westminster.
The role can be based either in Paris or London, but regular European travel from either location should be anticipated.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Create and maintain speaker/sponsor event status sheets as well as speaker/sponsor communication
• Assist with arranging catering and AV equipment needs for our events
• Track, manage and reduce on site costs, while maintaining high levels of customer service for exhibitors/sponsors and attendees
• Provide support to our events including set up and break down post-event
• Produce event recaps and track costs for each event.
• Hotel reservations for staff and VIPs
• Additional operational responsibilities, as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and influencer with strong research skills; is analytical and articulate; a team player with a professional demeanor and enjoys being part of an enthusiastic, business-oriented and committed team. Must be driven and able to work with a sense of urgency, control the event process and be able to learn new industries quickly.

• 1-2 years event experience or relevant training in hospitality management
• Excel knowledge a must
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior decision makers
• Strong research and work ethic
• The ability to take initiative and improve systems and processes
• Demonstrable skills in strategic planning
• Excellent collaboration ability and interpersonal skills essential
• Creative, high energy, innovative, proactive, and resourceful.
• Comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced environment

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Fluent in spoken and written English and French
• Events management software knowledge a plus

BENEFITS

• c.£30,000 plus 3% pension contribution
• 25 days holiday per year plus local bank holidays
• Additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• Travel to your events held across Europe
• Career progression and development support with an opportunity to carve the operations team
• PUBLIC culture club (company outings, team monthly lunches, holiday parties, and more!)