About the role

  • Manage day-to-day admin for the events team, keeping spreadsheets, briefs and documents organised and accurate.
  • Handle finance processes, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices and support in maintaining event budgets.
  • Support the creation of event materials including judging packs, scripts, table plans and running orders.
  • Coordinate guest communications, from sending invitations and tracking RSVPs to managing guest lists.
  • Liaise with suppliers and venues to confirm details and keep everything on schedule.
  • Play an active role in our entry and nomination drives for awards events.
  • Track entries and nominations, ensuring records are up to date and data is well managed.
  • Support the Event Manager in creating engaging campaigns and touchpoints to drive entries including email, social media, and call activity.
  • Contribute creative ideas for promoting categories, showcasing success stories, and celebrating finalists.
  • Help identify potential entrants or case studies through research and outreach.
  • Schedule and post event-related social media content in line with campaign plans.
  • Help gather photography, testimonials and post-event highlights for reports and marketing use.
  • Assist with proofing and copy support for event websites, programmes and collateral.
  • Attend live events to help with registration, guest liaison, backstage coordination and general event delivery.
  • Act as a calm and reliable point of contact for guests, suppliers and internal teams on the day.
  • Shadow Event Managers to understand how we shape and produce our events.
  • Learn the full commercial cycle of events, from concept to delivery.
  • Take part in structured development to build your skills towards becoming an Event Manager.

Requirements

  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail. You love lists, structure and making things happen.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confidence working with Microsoft Applications, with a strong proficiency in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
  • A proactive, can-do approach with the ability to juggle multiple priorities calmly.
  • Enthusiasm for events, creativity and a genuine desire to grow.
  • Flexibility to work evenings for event delivery (with time off in lieu).
  • Some previous experience in event support, event administration, event marketing or event hospitality but attitude and ambition matter most.

Benefits

  • Be part of a friendly, supportive team that values initiative and collaboration.
  • Work on high-profile Scottish events that make an impact.
  • Develop hands-on experience across all areas of event delivery.
  • Learn directly from experienced Event Managers and an Events Director who will invest in your growth.
  • Genuine opportunity to progress into an Event Manager role as the team expands.

Job title

Event Executive

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£25,000 - £28,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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