Details:
- Salary: £35,304 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 11 hours ago
Description:
Events & Protocol Assistant
£35,304 | Central London (Hybrid) | Full Time
Intergovernmental organisation is seeking an experienced Events & Protocol Assistant to join its team in Central London.
This is a unique opportunity to support the delivery of high-profile international conferences, ministerial meetings, leadership summits and diplomatic events. Working as part of a busy Events & Protocol team, you will help coordinate operational, logistical and protocol arrangements for senior government representatives and international delegates from across a global membership network.
The role offers significant international exposure and requires overseas travel, sometimes at short notice and for extended periods.
Key Responsibilities
Support the planning and delivery of major international meetings, conferences and high-level events
Coordinate logistics, delegate registration and protocol arrangements.
Organise travel, accommodation and event support for staff teams and delegates.
Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external clients to ensure successful event delivery.
Support virtual and hybrid events using platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Assist with event budgets, payments and financial reconciliations.
Coordinate meeting room bookings and provide general administrative support to the Events & Protocol function.
Travel internationally to support the delivery of events and conferences.About You
Degree in International Relations, Development Studies or a related field or equivalent qualification
Previous experience in events coordination within an international environment.
Experience supporting both in-person and virtual events.
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Confident managing multiple priorities and working under pressure.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Experience with event administration, budgets and travel coordination.
Experience within an international organisation, government, diplomatic or membership body.
Knowledge of protocol arrangements for high-level meetings.
Experience working across different countries and cultures.If you have experience delivering events in an international environment and are looking for a varied role with global reach, we'd love to hear from you