Events Assistant Apprentice (Fixed Term Contract)
DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about creating exceptional experiences for our customers? Do you have a natural flair for organisation? If so, join us as an Events Assistant Apprentice and embark on an extraordinary journey in the captivating world of event management.
As an Events Assistant Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to support our seasoned team of event professionals in planning, organising, and delivering a diverse range of events – from conferences and trade shows to outdoor festivals and corporate galas. Whether you're liaising with venues, coordinating logistics, or managing delegate registrations, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the seamless execution of every event.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll develop a deep understanding of the events industry, exploring the full lifecycle of an event, from research and planning to delivery and evaluation.
A day in the life can involve:
- Gathering and collating information to assist in the selection of event venues and locations
- Responding to requests from different functional teams to support the planning and preparation of events
- Providing on-site support during events, including delegate registration and general assistance
- Utilising event technology platforms and in-house software to streamline event management
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who have a strong desire to learn, grow, and make an impact. In this programme, you will have the opportunity to develop a diverse range of professional skills, such as effective communication, relationship building, and problem-solving. By fostering trust and rapport with colleagues, suppliers, and customers, you’ll contribute to the achievement of our organisation’s goals and the delivery of exceptional experiences.
Underpinning your journey will be a strong commercial awareness, as you gain an understanding of event budgets, project management, and the factors that drive business success. Applying your resourcefulness and initiative, you'll help us continuously improve our event offerings and exceed the expectations of our customers. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have exceptional communication, organisation, and planning skills.
Here at Amazon, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Within this apprenticeship you’ll have the opportunity to learn by doing, putting newfound knowledge into practice every day. Our first-class coaching, tailored development opportunities, and rewarding work will empower you to reach new heights. If you’re a curious learner eager to grow, this is your chance to unlock your full potential and build the future you envision.
You will gain a vast range of useful experiences and skills whilst working towards the Level 3 Events Assistant apprenticeship standard. As a working student your focus is to complete your studies in your 20% off the job time by learning and developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours to work towards successful graduation. Please note: As part of your off-the-job learning, you may be required to travel to a training centre. This location may differ from your primary work base. Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel as part of the apprenticeship programme. You will be set goals by your training provider and manager to support your studies.
You will build your skills over an 18-month period, starting in July. These skills will help you develop personally and professionally. Your apprenticeship will be made up of classroom/virtual based training to cover knowledge, on-the-job training at your Amazon base location, online learning as well as mentoring from our experienced team members.
We value different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our employee-led affinity groups including communities for women in tech, LGBTQ+ employees, and underrepresented minorities, foster a culture on inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. These groups provide community, mentorship, and a platform for your voice to be heard. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve.
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
If you're ready to embark on an exciting and rewarding career in the events industry, we encourage you to apply for this Events Assistant Apprenticeship opportunity. Together, we'll help you develop the skills and expertise to become an invaluable member of our events team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
For the apprenticeship programme we prioritise applicants eligible to government funding for their apprenticeship and for this you need to:
- Be 18 years or over before the start date
- Have the right to live and work in England (if you are on a visa, this needs to enable you to legally work and reside in England for the entire duration of the programme).
- Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years
- Be a resident of the UK for the entire duration of the programme
- Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending June 2025 or later
- Have 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 (A-C) or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English
PLEASE NOTE: This position is an 18 month fixed-term contract.
You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship
Please note, you will be required to evidence your qualifications. If you have gained qualifications outside of the UK you will be required to evidence that they are equivalent. Note: This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has some or little knowledge/experience of the occupation, and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have a similar or higher-level qualification in the same or similar subject of the apprenticeship. If you already have related qualifications or 2 years plus experience in this field please visit amazon.jobs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
These will be a plus for your career at Amazon, but are not necessary to enter the programme:
- You are able to operate in a fast-paced environment
- You are able to demonstrate drive and a passion for learning
The recruitment process will start with your online application – simply submit your CV and complete a few quick eligibility questions. Next, you’ll showcase your natural aptitude through an innovative game-based assessment. To get to know you beyond your CV, the next stage of the process will be a video interview. Here you’ll be able to tell us more about you, your motivations and any transferrable skills you have. The final step is our assessment centre, where you’ll meet the team, and demonstrate your passion in person. As part of the assessment centre, you may be expected to take part in a group exercise, a presentation, 1 to 1 interviews and other tasks relating to your chosen programme. After you’ve attended the assessment centre, the recruitment team will be in contact to confirm the outcome of your application.
We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the roles will close once filled.
We will be holding online assessments from November through to February, with assessment centres taking place between February and May.
We will keep you informed throughout the application process to update you on the status of your application.
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