Entrepreneurship Events And Activity Assistant

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!

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• 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

The student welcome team is looking for student assistants to join us in welcoming new students to London Met (Holloway campus) this Spring. 

Duties include:

• Signposting students to key classrooms, school offices and events spaces
• Helping to manage queues in busy areas
• Supporting the welcome team with occasional campus tours or working on our help desk

Please respond to this advert indicating your availability to work between 27 January and 7 February 2025.

• You must also attend a training session on Friday 24 January at either 11am-12pm or 2pm-3pm
• Please note we can only offer positions to those who have fully completed right to work checks with Met Temps. 
• We can offer up to 20 hours to each assistant per week, but we cannot guarantee this amount of hours. 

Current London Met student or recent graduate can apply

• Friendly and approachable
• Proactive and enthusiastic
• Knowledge of university campus

Become a Cultural Competency Ambassador!

Join our team for upcoming Welcome events at King's and spread awareness about Cultural Competency within our growing student community. 

Currently enrolled UG or PG student at KCL.

• Ability to interact and communicate with others
• Organised and punctual