Events Assistant

Foundation Coffee House is seeking an enthusiastic events assistant to join the rest of our fun and friendly crew in Manchester

We’ve recently taken on a fully fitted events space in the centre of Manchester. This is a big opportunity for the right candidate to take control of the space, give our clients the best experience possible leading to repeat business and continually building a great rapport.

Reporting to and working alongside our Events & Communications manager, you will be at the forefront for running our events whilst assisting in expanding the brands portfolio and activations. Another important role will be developing all aspects of our social media platforms plus other communication channels.

The desired candidate will have experience in F&B however comprehensive events experience and being able to juggle a large workload is necessary to succeed in this role and above all else, your attitude towards the job is crucial.

Whats in it for you

• 30 Days annual leave per annum
• Free hot drinks from our cafes
• Free meal on shift from our cafes
• Guaranteed birthday & duvet day off
• Private healthcare
• Free gym membership
• Pensions Scheme
• Discounted merchandise
• Holiday allowances will continue to accrue and carry over from year to year with no refresh at the start of the following financial year

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with all events, ranging from small meetings to weddings and corporate events
• Assist with planning every aspect, such as venue, seating, menus, equipment
• Host events both internally and externally
• Assist and manage event set ups and breakdowns
• Ensure the space looks its best for all events
• Full ownership of Foundations online social media channels
• Complete logistical tasks
• Positively represent the brand and business via networking
• Create new partnerships with brands and business for activations and pop up events
• Support with marketing tasks

Essential Requirements

• Proven project management skills
• An outstanding can do attitude
• Comprehensive events experience
• Strong commercial acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft packages
• Great time keeping
• Ability to manage a small team
• Ability to work anti-social hours
• 2 years experience in a similar role is desired

Personal Profile

• Creative
• Excellent Communicator
• Excellent networker
• Passion for events
• Able to work independently or part of a team
• Personable and presentable
• Strong communicator

We have two new sites opening in the next 15 months, so it’s a very exciting time to be joining the company with the excellent opportunities to help develop the brand!

If all of the above interests you, we’d love to hear from you!

Ensuring that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local community is a core value of Foundation Coffee House. Everyone is welcomed and supported in their development at all stages of their journey with us

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £24,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 19/04/2023