We are looking for an assistant to join our team to help support our Event Project Managers in the production & delivery of a wide portfolio of events organised by Dods. Events include, conferences, roundtables, award ceremonies & receptions (within the UK & EU), as well as events at the autumn Party conferences.

This is an exciting position for someone interested in UK politics & public policy & wanting to explore the world of events. We are looking for a candidate who is hard-working, organised & has excellent time management skills. The candidate will need to be a clear communicator, comfortable working across the political spectrum & be willing to turn your hand to new challenges.

Responsibilities include:

• Help review & source new venues, caterers, AV suppliers etc.
• Undertake & manage event logistics, including travel, couriers, hotel bookings etc.
• Research possible event themes/topics & potential invitees.
• Assist in the marketing of events, including drafting invitations & marketing collateral.
• Manage event invitations & RSVPs.
• Manage the events team’s social media & update event websites.
• Prepare event materials and support at events for example with set up/break down, delegate registration, speaker liaison, roving mics etc.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent mix of the following capabilities:

• Ability to multi-task & work on a range of events & projects at any one time.
• Confident & polite on the phone and in person, speaking with Parliamentarians and senior stakeholders.
• The ability to learn quickly & to think on your feet.
• Excellent attention to detail & ability to work to deadlines.
• A team player with good written & oral communication & problem-solving skills.
• A good knowledge of MS Office applications (especially Excel and Word).
• Available for evening and weekend work & on an overnight basis.

Desirable

• A confident user of social media, and experience of updating websites.
• Experience of using photoshop.
• Awareness of UK’s current affairs.

 Please note you must be available to attend the below:

• Labour Party Conference | Sunday 22 September - Wednesday 25 September
• Conservative Party Conference | Sunday 29 September – Wednesday 2 October