Events Assistant

Job Description

Our vision

Davies is a community of outstanding people. We welcome different perspectives, support each other’s ambitions and grow together. In a fast-changing business environment, we adapt and look ahead. We succeed because we are multi-talented: in the skills of our teams, specialisms, and sector expertise. Working together, we are greater than the sum of our parts.

The Role

Davies runs and attends a range of industry events & conferences every year to grow and raise the profile of the business and its services in the insurance & highly regulated markets – and we’re searching for an enthusiastic Events Assistant to join a fast-growing marketing & communications department.

The Events Assistant will work closely with the divisional marketing teams and support the Events & Partnerships Manager to execute 100+ events across the UK & Europe annually. The role will require excellent organisational and communication skills, strong client facing skills and the ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

Support the Events & Partnerships Manager the events calendar for Davies in the UK & Ireland
Liaise with divisional sales and leadership teams to oversee logistics for internally hosted events & industry conferences
Research relevant industry events, venues & partnership opportunities
Produce design briefs and work with the design team on invitations, printed collateral & conference displays
Put together & distribute invitations, collect and report on RSVPs
Own relationships with event organisers, venues & suppliers
Contribute ideas & approaches on how to bring concepts & key messages to life through an event
Manage booking and reservation processes
Work with the divisional marketing teams to create content and collateral for events
Sourcing and visiting event venues
Attend and be on-site for events throughout the UK

Skills & Experience

Excellent organisational and communication skills
Previous experience in a similar role is essential and knowledge of the insurance industry beneficial
Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Able to manage own projects and workload
The ability to meet deadlines and multitask

Why work for Davies

Davies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof). Join us and avail of our ever-evolving benefits, including but not limited to:

Reward platform – discounts for over 800 retailers
25 days holiday (rising with service)
EAP with virtual GP
Recognition programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies
Fostering friendly and fertility support employer
Pension - matched contribution up to 5%
Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
2 x paid volunteer days per year
Development, training, and professional qualification