Event Management Placement Student - Farnborough, United Kingdom - ADS Group Ltd

ADS Group Ltd

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Farnborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Role

Farnborough International is a globally recognised brand, famous for its pioneering spirit in delivering world class Airshows and hosting events on site with 23,000sqm of flexible event space.

Farnborough International is looking to support an Event Management student in enhancing their employability skills in a professional training placement.

The student will primarily support the experienced Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre team in delivering events across our two purpose-built venues, Hall 1, a 20,000sqm exhibition and conference centre, and Hall 5, a 3000sqm blank canvas exclusive hire venue.

Whilst working within the venue team, the student will also benefit from the opportunity to spend time with the other Farnborough International teams responsible for delivering the world-famous Farnborough International Airshow.

These include Aerospace Ops, Aerospace Sales, Customer Experience, Catering, Health and Safety, Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, PR and Comms, Sponsorship, Venue Facilities, Venue Logistics and Venue Sales.

As well as working alongside the Farnborough International teams, the student will have the opportunity to network with the wider event industry.

The role directly reports to the Head of Event Management, supported by a mentor.

The Responsibilities

Ownership of venue digital signage.
Create event packs and key briefing documents for the event managers.
Create welcome packs for clients and organisers, placing orders for bespoke items where required and managing the budget across the financial cycle.
Support the Event Duty Managers during the operational periods of events on site in Hall 1 and Hall 5 taking on ad hoc projects as assigned.
Attend site visits with clients to understand different event requirements.
Proactively establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships with all departments, supply partners and external suppliers.
Recommend and implement improvements that will help to grow our business further.

The Skills & Competencies

Organised and selfmotivated
A fluent and excellent communicator at all levels
A third year Event Management student
Personable and a good team player
Motivated by passion for quality and great service delivery
Flexible attitude to working hours
Willing to work weekends on occasion
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Ability to think on your feet and be flexible when required
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Time management skills
Full driving licence
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office packages

The Contract
Salary; £19,350 annually

Contract Date; 12 months paid placement from September 2024 to August 2025

Contract Type; Full time, 5 out of 7 based on a rota system, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits; Include free onsite parking, 28 days annual leave and full staff uniform

**Closing date; 22 March 2024