The Event Academy
Intern - Automotive/ Experiential Events
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Events Placement Student
Sector: Automotive / Experiential Events
Title of role: Events Placement Student
Reporting to: Event Managers
Location / Office address: Bedfordshire (UTAC Millbrook)
WFH / Office / Remote: On-site
Working hours: Full time, with occasional long hours and weekends
PT / FT: Full time
Start date: Not specified
Deadline to apply: 4 January 2027
Interview dates: Assessment Centre later in January 2027
A leading automotive test and engineering organisation is offering a year-long Events Placement within its experiential events team. The role supports the planning and delivery of B2B events including automotive product launches, training events and exhibitions, many of which utilise the organisation’s well-known test tracks and specialist venues. Working within a small, fast-paced team, the placement student will gain hands-on experience across event operations, client liaison, supplier management and on-site delivery. As the placement progresses, the student will take ownership of their own events, including those held at a dedicated automotive venue.
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Responsibilities
- Event support — Assist Event Managers with planning and delivering all events at the venue.
- Event ownership — Take responsibility for managing specific events, including those held at a dedicated automotive clubhouse.
- Supplier management — Select, brief and manage external suppliers.
- Internal liaison — Work with internal departments to ensure smooth event operations.
- Recruitment support — Assist with undergraduate recruitment for the following year.
- Event administration — Complete all administrative tasks relating to events.
- Client experience — Help deliver high-quality events that exceed customer expectations.
- Professional conduct — Uphold organisational behaviours and standards at all times.
Requirements
We need someone who is:
- Experienced in events or hospitality (preferred)
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Creative, proactive and confident using initiative
- Detail-focused with strong organisational skills
- Competent in MS Office
- Interested in the automotive industry
- Capable of project management and leadership
- Comfortable in customer-facing environments
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Additional requirements
- Full UK driving licence and own transport (no public transport available)
- Flexibility to work occasional long hours and weekends
- Willing to undergo a DBS check
- GCSE English and Maths at grade 5 or above
We offer a diverse, international working environment with strong learning and development opportunities. Benefits include life cover, reward schemes, recognition awards, healthcare cashback plans, generous holiday allowances, contributory pension schemes and family-friendly policies. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.
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