Oxford Global
Research & Events Assistant
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About Us
At Oxford Global, our passion is driving innovation, expertise, and partnership within the life sciences industry. We are on a mission to empower professionals to accelerate research and achieve impactful results through cutting-edge, curated events, industry insights, and educational resources. Join us in shaping the future of the life sciences industry.
The Role
Through undertaking the Research & Events Assistant role, you’ll be able to fast-track your career in a content-focused and commercially oriented role. Sitting within the Conference Production team, the role includes extensive market research, recruitment of speakers, and admin for our portfolio of in-person and digital life sciences events. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career path in research/events.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide conference production support for Senior Conference Producers and Production Director on a portfolio of digital events and in-person life science conferences
- Assist in developing the programmes of digital events and in-person conferences through undertaking comprehensive market research
- Lead-source, invite, and liaise with senior-level speakers
- Write the marketing and website copy to highlight benefits & stand-out features of the event
- Develop the sponsorship sales and marketing briefs for the event
- Support the on-day delivery of marketing and editorial content, including webinars, video Q&As, digital events
- Database admin to maintain up-to-date records
- Assist in the preparation and on-day management of digital and in-person events
- Attend in-person conferences, and alongside other team members, perform all on-site event management tasks required to ensure the smooth running of the event
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We Are Looking For:
- A degree or equivalent qualification, ideally in the life sciences
- Excellent research and organizational skills
- Ideally strong writing and proofreading skills
- Good communication skills, with a willingness to undertake phone-based market research
- The ability to work independently and with others in the Production team/brand unit
More About the Role:
- Salary: £25,000 - 27,000 PA
- Location: All our roles are hybrid (a mix of remote and in office). Our offices are located on the Botley Road in Oxford, with shops/restaurants within walking distance and easy access into Oxford City Centre.
- Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours a week)
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Top Perks:
As part of the team at OG, you’ll enjoy:
- Flexible/home/remote working – Flexible working and 2 days remote working a week (after induction/on-boarding)
- Holidays – Increment of holiday from 24 days up to 28 days per annum plus bank holidays
- One day of paid Birthday leave (on successful completion of probation)
- Travel Schemes – Save on the purchase of a new bike or electric car, Public Transport Loan Scheme
- Healthcare – 10 days full pay sick leave (additional 5 discretionary), reimbursement of eye tests, free flu jabs
- Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay (eligibility based on length of service)
- Wellness Programme – Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), wellness projects, and other initiatives
- Plus: Frequent social activities, free parking, free office food & drink, training
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