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Events Ambassador - China Week

£26,286 - £26,286
Hospitality, Catering & Events
England-London
Contract (Fixed Term)
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Job Description

Job Description:



We’re looking to recruit King’s Student Ambassadors to play a vital role in the delivery of events during the Lau China Institute’s flagship events programme, China Week, taking place from 16-20 October.



With the support of the Impact and Engagement Team at the Lau China Institute, you will assist in the day to day running of events.



Key responsibilities could include:




  • Assist with pre-event set up (pull up banners, programmes on seats/in bags)

  • Welcoming and registering guests on arrival

  • Directing guests to relevant rooms

  • Cloakroom assistants

  • Assisting with speaker/guest needs during events

  • Assist with audience Q&A e attendees, delegates, and speakers with a warm and friendly     demeanor, providing information and directions.

  • Photographing events with staff and students

  • Assist with setting up and managing Zoom webinars

  • Ad hoc support as required



Qualifications

This post is open to King's Student Ambassadors.



Skills

About you:




  • Student Ambassadors must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commit to 3 hours minimum

  • Experience assisting with the running of public events or similar (desirable)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in using Zoom

  • Reliable, punctual, and ability to work well as part of a team.

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  • Liaising with King’s Venues to secure spaces and reviewing the booking contracts. 

  • Liaising with King’s AV for audio and video requirements. 

  • Agreeing and ordering catering through King’s Venues. 

  • Drafting the website and Eventbrite listing. 

  • Hiring and briefing student ambassadors. 

  • Creating slidedecks for use at the event.

  • Preparing sign-in sheets, and liaising with King’s Security team with regard to registration list. 

  • Emailing attendees the details of the event and an evaluation form post-event, and analysing the results. 

  • Attending the event, briefing speakers, liaising with catering and AV. 

  • Carrying out risk assessments.



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Skills

Ideally you will be a confident self-starter, able to work independently and to effectively liaise with other departments. You will also need to be comfortable working with senior managers.




  • Significant experience of events planning and administration (must have organised three events or more).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail with the proven ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.

  • Proven time management and organisational skills.

  • A proven ability to use initiative and work well under pressure.

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