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Lead Event Assistant

 

Job Description

Job description 



The King's Festival of Artificial Intelligence is returning between Tuesday 21 and Saturday 25 May 2024, with a series of public events, including lectures, workshops and demonstrations, exploring artificial intelligence with researchers from across King's.  



In order to support with the smooth running of the festival, the KIAI is looking for two lead event assistants. Lead event assistants will be responsible for supporting the KIAI team, using initiative and problem solving skills and escalating issues that cannot be resolved where appropriate, and coordinating a group of event assistants to provide logistical support for the festival. Interviews for the position will be held online on 7th and 8th May (with some flexibility to work around candidates’ other commitments).  



Lead event assistants will be expected to work a minimum of 5 hours between 21 -25 May 2024. Hours of work shifts will take place between the hours of 9am and 9pm each day, and you may be required to attend compulsory briefing/training sessions. 



Key responsibilities 



Your responsibilities will vary but in general you may be expected to: 





  • Coordinate event assistants, ensuring they’re carrying out their assigned duties, and reporting any unexpected absences or issues to the KIAI team. 




  • Reallocating event assistants between duties according to fluctuating need throughout the shift. 




  • Greet and register attendees to festival events including staffing the registration desks at the entrance to the Strand campus. 




  • Signposting visitors to available facilities and sessions. 




  • Be present during festival sessions to ensure they are running smoothly, e.g. through facilitating Q&As, introducing speakers, coordinating the collection of evaluation data.  




  • Resolving or attempting to resolve any straightforward issues on the day using judgement and initiative and immediately escalating to the KIAI team where appropriate. 




  • Hold overall responsibility for any data collected through the event registration process or evaluation process.  




  • Knowing and communicating to event assistants, speakers or the general public key health and saftety procedures if necessary. 




  • This list is not exhaustive and event assistants may be asked to undertake reasonable duties in line with the role to ensure the smooth-running of the festival.   





Qualifications

Completed undergraduate degree. 



Skills

Essential: hold a current affiliation to King's, either current student, staff member, or other. 



Essential: experience of organising events or providing logistical support for events, including but not limited to academic seminars, conferences, university open days, and outreach events. 



Essential: strong communication skills, and willingness to communicate with the general public.  



Essential: excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to multitask.  



Essential: ability to problem-solve, use sound judgement and remain calm under pressure. 



Essential: interest in data science and/or AI OR public engagement activities.  



Desirable: experience supervising the work of colleagues 



Desirable: experience of communicating and/or working with young people (under 18). 



Desirable: first aid trained. 



Desirable: fire marshall trained.  



Desirable: DBS checked.  

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You must have a real passion for the industry and exemplify a real enthusiasm for delivering unforgettable guest experiences. All Team members will be responsible for the smooth service of all food and drink to the guest and maximizing guest experiences through anticipating and exceeding guests needs.



Qualifications

GCSE



Skills

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate: Great communication skills A passion and knowledge of food and drinks, Previous experience in a similar environment/role Proactive and motivated attitude, with an attention to detail

THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS. 

Entrepreneurship sits at the core of QMUL and plays a vital role in driving innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. As part of our growing focus on entrepreneurial culture, we are expanding activities and events that inspire students and staff to explore new ideas, build valuable skills, and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. To support this mission, we are seeking a dynamic Entrepreneurship Events and Activity Assistant to work closely with our Enterprise Team and Associate Director of Entrepreneurship in planning and executing a wide range of engaging initiatives. 


Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution: 

  • Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of entrepreneurial events, including workshops, training sessions, showcase and networking events. 
  • Provide logistical support before, during and after entrepreneurial events to facilitate effective communication with speakers and the entrepreneurial community. 
  • Venue & Resource Management: Book and manage rooms, catering, and required resources for events to ensure smooth operations.
     

Marketing & Promotion: 

  • Promote events across the university using newsletters, social media, and student networks to maximise participation. 
     

Administrative Support: 

  • Maintain event schedules, track attendance, gather feedback, and support budgeting and reporting activities.

 

Benefits

  • Gain hands-on experience in event planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Expand your professional network
  • Develop valuable skills (e.g. leadership, project management) that will enhance your resume and contribute to your personal and professional growth
  • Flexible working hours designed to accommodate your academic commitments
     

If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to a thriving entrepreneurial culture, we encourage you to apply!



Qualifications

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Skills
  • Experience in organising events or managing projects, ideally in a university setting
  • Familiarity with room booking processes and campus event logistics is desirable
  • Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
  • Enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and desire to play a vital role in fostering innovation within our QMUL community

Entrepreneurship sits at the core of QMUL and plays a vital role in driving innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. As part of our growing focus on entrepreneurial culture, we are expanding activities and events that inspire students and staff to explore new ideas, build valuable skills, and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. To support this mission, we are seeking a dynamic Entrepreneurship Events and Activity Assistant to work closely with our Associate Director of Entrepreneurship and the Queen Mary Innovation (QMI) Team in planning and executing a wide range of engaging initiatives

Key Responsibilities

  • Event Planning & Execution:  Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of entrepreneurial events, including workshops, training sessions, showcase and networking events. Provide logistical support before, during and after entrepreneurial events to facilitate effective communication with speakers and the entrepreneurial community. 
    + Venue & Resource Management: Book and manage rooms, catering, and required resources for events to ensure smooth operations. 
  • Marketing & Promotion: Promote events across the university using newsletters, and student networks to maximise participation. 
  • Administrative Support: Maintain event schedules, track attendance, gather feedback, and support budgeting and reporting activities. 
  • Innovative Contributions: Suggest and develop new ideas to foster an engaging entrepreneurial environment on campus. 
  • Time commitment: 1 day per week over the first 3 months (Feb to April) and 3-4h per week from April to July with the understanding that specific event dates will require increased availability to ensure successful execution.

Benefits:

  • Gain hands-on experience in event planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement. 
  • Expand your professional network. 
  • Develop valuable skills (e.g. leadership, project management) that will enhance your resume and contribute to your personal and professional growth 
  • Flexible working hours designed to accommodate your academic commitments

If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to a thriving entrepreneurial culture, we encourage you to apply!



Qualifications

Current QMUL Student



Skills
  • Experience in organising events or managing projects is highly desirable. 
  • Familiarity with room booking processes and campus event logistics is a plus.
  • Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. 
  • Enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and desire to play a vital role in fostering innovation within our QMUL community.
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