Freemans Event Partners
Event Assistant
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The Event Assistant plays a key supporting role in our operations team to ensure we provide world-class experiences across our events.
Working closely with our Event Managers, this hands-on role supports planning, setup, live event delivery, and breakdown. It is suited to someone energetic, proactive, organised, and ready to get stuck in when needed.
Essential
- Full, clean UK driving licence (required due to extensive travel to event sites).
- Flexible, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take a hands-on approach.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- Reliable, honest, and able to maintain high personal standards.
- Attention to detail with good organisational skills.
- Willing and able to travel extensively and stay away from home, including weekends.
- Positive attitude and desire for personal development.
Desirable
- Experience in events, hospitality, retail operations, or logistics.
- Familiarity with greenfield event environments (e.g., festivals, outdoor sporting events).
- Basic understanding of food & beverage or bar operations.
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Event Planning & Preparation
- Support Event Managers with end-to-end event planning, documentation, schedules, and operational prep.
- Assist with preparing equipment, stock systems, signage, and key event resources.
- Help collate compliance and risk assessment documentation.
Onsite Event Delivery
- Support setup and breakdown of catering outlets, bars, and concessions at events.
- Provide hands-on operational support, including stock movement, queue management and problem-solving.
- Act as an onsite contact for outlet managers, suppliers, and concession partners.
- Monitor unit presentation, compliance, and customer service standards across all outlets.
Stock, Financial, and Compliance Support
- Assist with stock control processes including deliveries, waste monitoring, rotation, and reporting.
- Support Event Managers in completing post-event documentation and reconciliations.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, food safety, and licensing regulations.
- Help maintain accurate records such as sales declarations and operational reports.
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Customer, Client & Supplier Interaction
- Represent Freemans Event Partners professionally with clients, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Support delivery of a consistent and high-quality customer experience.
- Assist with gathering feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Teamwork & Culture
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Support the welfare and development of onsite teams.
- Uphold company values and behaviours at all times.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Bonus scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Access to FEP’s wider employee benefits programme.
- A dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can make a genuine impact at some of the UK’s most exciting venues.
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