Commercial Events Assistant

Based across both St.Albans and Welwyn Garden City Campus

We are seeking a Commercial Events Assistant to support the Commercial Development Manager. Key duties include planning and coordinating events, managing bookings, and providing administrative support. This role requires regular evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with commercial bookings and event coordination

• Provide administrative support for event enquiries

• Maintain booking records and process client invoices

• Support on-site event management

• Handle the commercial mailbox and phone line

• Work evenings and weekends as needed

If you are organised, customer-focused, and flexible, apply now to join our team!

Required Skills:

• At least 1 year of administrative experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as required

• Customer-focused with a positive, can-do attitude

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What we offer:

• Automatic entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave - 30 days
• Excellent CPD Opportunities to grow and develop through membership and coaching
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Staff awards - Recognition of positive contributions & celebration events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on OASIS Beauty treatments at WGC Campus!
• UNO Bus scheme - Discount fares on all UNO routes within Hertfordshire, staff and students need to show their ID badges when boarding the bus
• Discounted and/ or free events e.g. - Oakfest, Lambing weekend, Zoo etc!

Safeguarding Statement:

Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks.

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