We are currently recruiting for an Events Assistant to join our busy Events team, and provide administrative and events assistance to the Events Manager in the planning and delivery of the NFTS Graduation Showcase and Ceremony (delivered week commencing Monday 3rd March) and the NFTS Annual Gala (15th June).

To provide administrative and events assistance to the Events Manager in the planning and delivery of a NFTS Graduation Showcase and ceremony (Monday 2nd March - Friday 6th March), and NFTS Annual Gala (15th June).

Core duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring of department email inboxes and dealing with all enquiries.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of events including all related administrative duties.
• Assist with the recruitment and supervision of students for events.
• Liaise with external contacts/attendees.
• Attendance required at both events with overnight stays possible in London.
• Some evenings involved.

Essential skills
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and able to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Accomplished Proof-Reading abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to collect, gather, analyze and present information clearly and concisely.
• An excellent command of English (spelling and grammar).
• Computer literate, with strong capability in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable skills:
• Knowledge of the media / creative industries (Film, TV, Games).
• Knowledge of Eventbrite software and Google Forms/Drive.
• Educated to A-Level (or equivalent).

Person specification:
• Enthusiastic, proactive and hard-working - a 'positive can-do attitude'.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Bright and self-motivated.
• Polite, confident and personable.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Able to work some evenings at events.
• Able to work flexibly.

Additional Information

In lead up to both events and on event days themselves, there may be additional hours required, time off in lieu may be taken for these.