Medical Technology Research Group (MTRG)
Administrative Assistant Event Coordinator
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Job title: Administrative Assistant / Event Coordinator
Company: London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Workplace type: Hybrid
Job location: London, England, United Kingdom
Employment type: Full-time
Start: immediately
About the role
The Medical Technology Research Group (MTRG) at LSE Health, London School of Economics and Political Science, is looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrative Assistant / Event Coordinator to start immediately.
You will support the planning and delivery of a series of workshops in London and internationally. You will manage a wide range of administrative and logistical tasks so that every event runs smoothly and professionally, from early planning through to post-event follow-up. You will work closely with MTRG colleagues and LSE Consulting.
Key details
- Contract: full-time, fixed-term (12 months), with the opportunity for renewal
- Start date: immediate
- Working pattern: hybrid, based in London, with occasional support for international travel
- Salary: competitive, depending on experience
- Reports to: Director and Associate Director, Medical Technology Research Group
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Key responsibilities
Workshop planning and logistics
- Coordinate the organisation of workshops in the UK and internationally
- Manage room bookings and liaise with venues on setup requirements
- Arrange catering in line with event needs
- Support travel and logistical arrangements for events, as required
Stakeholder coordination
- Liaise with internal teams, partners and external stakeholders to support event delivery
- Coordinate communications with participants and partners
- Circulate pre-workshop materials in a timely and organised way
Event delivery
- Ensure rooms are set up appropriately
- Provide on-site administrative and logistical support during workshops
- Troubleshoot issues as they arise so events run smoothly
Post-event administration
- Organise and distribute certificates and follow-up materials
- Maintain accurate records of participants and event outputs
- Support reporting and documentation as required
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What we're looking for
Essential
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail
- Experience coordinating events, workshops or meetings
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable
- Experience supporting international events or working with global stakeholders
- Familiarity with academic, policy or professional workshop environments
You'll thrive in this role if you are
- Proactive and solutions-oriented
- Reliable and detail-focused
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
Equal opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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