Events Apprentice

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all three core areas of our business: Event Management, Sales, and Catering Each department offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you’ll quickly develop valuable skills in time management, multitasking, and building strong relationships with clients and contractors Attend initial production meetings with suppliers and clients to understand the event's scope, objectives and technical ambitions. Support the Event Manager during site visits with production suppliers and clients, advising on room layout, power limitations and access times Support Event Managers during event load-ins by coordinating production setup, ensuring loading bays open on time, checking that lift drivers are in position and confirming power and lighting requirements have been set by the facilities team Support the management of the internal event inbox while responding to new enquires either via email or over the phone, offering follow-up information on room hire costs, access times and accredited supplier details To support the Tate Events team with raising contracts and invoices Supporting the Tate Events team with ad hoc tasks on event days for smooth operation of the event 

Training:

Events Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

The apprentice will complete their apprenticeship with Creative Alliance through a blended learning model combining practical workplace experience with structured training and support.

Training will include:

On-the-job learning Online learning Workplace training Independent research Project work One-to-one support Regular reviews with a development coach

With support from a dedicated development coach who is an expert in the industry, the apprentice will build practical skills in:

Event planning and logistics Communication and Administration Budgeting and evaluation Health and safety GDPR and legislation Sustainability in events The full event life cycle from planning to delivery and review

The apprentice will also receive support in preparing for their end-point assessment, while gaining a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience and strong progression opportunities.

For a full overview of the Event Assistant standard visit https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0168-v1-1

Training Outcome:
This is a fixed-term contract till October 2027. But this will give you the experience and training to continue a career in events management

Employer Description:

Tate Events is an end-to-end events business from venue hire
through to production, food and beverage, while also managing
Tate’s Corporate Membership scheme. It works with a wide
variety of clients from internal Tate ones to external customers
who are Tate’s corporate partners and members, external
businesses and private individuals. We operate from our offices
at Tate Modern, Bankside, and Tate Britain, Millbank.

Working Hours :
40-hour week on a full-time contract until October 2027. Days and times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Initiative