Events Assistant

We are looking for an Events Assistant to join the Events Team at Harrods. The focus of this role is to assist the Events team with all aspects of event operations, administration and on-site event support. Delivering projects within deadline and to Harrods standards.

About the Role

The Events Assistant will liaise between various stakeholders with a strong attention to detail and will ensure accurate record-keeping, the role varies depending on the events calendar and team objectives.

You will be responsible for preparing key event materials and attending events to ensure things run smoothly.

The typical responsibilities of the role may include:

• Assisting with the day to day coordination and planning of the event calendar.
• Support the Events Executives and Event Managers with onsite support of Event delivery.
• Liaise with internal departments and stakeholder ensuring the event runs smoothly.
• Preparing weekly meeting agendas with the guidance of the Events Team and following up by sending the minutes to all participants.
• Late night and occasional weekend shifts required.

About You

You will be confident liaising between various stakeholders, with a strong attention to detail, communication and administrative experience and a keen interest in events and operational logistics.

We are looking for someone that has relevant experience to the role, including:

• Current experience assisting senior management with event coordination.
• Experience in researching and presenting information on potential suppliers, venues and agencies.
• Circulating weekly & monthly event calendars to all relevant internal stakeholders.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our promise to you

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, annual leave, your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.

Harrods reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high number of applications for this role.