Events & Communications Assistant, Private Equity (3/2)

Do you have 2+ years’ experience working in events/communications/PR and a genuine interest in financial services?

Are you organised and proactive with strong writing skills and are you looking to build a career in corporate events and communications within FS?

Can you think on your feet and remain calm when plans are changing?

Are you a confident communicator and a collaborative team player who’s keen to learn and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?

A dynamic Private Equity Firm is looking for a smart and professional Events & Comms Assistant to support the Head of Events within the Investor Relations Team with the firm’s internal and external corporate events programme.

What you’ll be doing day-to-day:

• Supporting the Head of Events in planning and delivering corporate events including AGMs, Investor Committee meetings, Sales and Marketing forums and client entertainment events such as Wimbledon, Henley
• Assisting with logistics for internal events, offsites and the group-wide social calendar
• Managing guest lists, invitations and RSVPs as well as on-the-day event coordination
• Assisting with the tracking of event budgets
• Assisting with maintenance of company website, and social media channels
• Producing presentation and marketing materials including invitations
• Helping maintain the media and stakeholder contact database
• Producing reports and action lists tracking events and communications activity
• Assisting the Head of Events with administrative and project support as required

The skills you need to bring:

• 2 years’ + experience supporting in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Comfortable and confident liaising with internal & external stakeholders at a senior level
• Ability to maintain energy and stamina when working long hours during events
• Collaborative team player, keen to learn but also able to work independently
• Bright, motivated and always enthusiastic
• Discreet and professional with good judgement
• Advanced MS Office & familiarity of Claude, social media and CMS platforms