Events Assistant

The opportunity

The Internal and External Relations department tells the story of the LCF brand, to engage both internal and external audiences.  We are specialists in content creation and communication, engagement and community building, managing events and experiences, media relations and public affairs.  

We are positive, enthusiastic and professional, always putting the student experience first, and showcasing their voice to display the best LCF has to offer. We use this peer influence approach to attract the best quality staff and students to join us. 

We have an exciting and rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Events Assistant to join our fast-paced, specialist Events Team. 

The Events Assistant supports the activity of the Events Team, working on essential administration processes relating to the planning and execution of events and projects, ranging from exhibitions and catwalks, to talks, video and photo shoots. Assisting with all events logistics, production and collection of content as well as coordinating online events. 

About you

As the first point of contact into the Events Team you’ll possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, you can clearly communicate with everyone including colleagues, students and guests. You are approachable and enjoy working at events, you have a can-do attitude and thrive in a busy environment. 

Leading up to projects and events you will need to be highly organised and able to work on multiple concurrent tasks as both a team player and when working independently.

Strong organisational and administrative skills and the ability to prioritise will be necessary as will be the ability to take on ad hoc tasks with a professional approach, remaining calm and assured under pressure. 

You are confident working with the full suite of software involved in administration including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 

What we offer

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

London College of Fashion is extremely proud to be a global leader in fashion education, research and consultancy. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries. 

London College of Fashion, UAL is undertaking an unprecedented programme of change.  In 2023 we will be consolidating our existing six sites into a new purpose built campus as part of a new education and cultural district on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.  Ahead of this move, we welcome applications from candidates who live in and around East London, as well as from those keen to join us on this exciting and unique opportunity in our College’s history. 

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Martha Shepherd on m.shepherd@arts.ac.uk.

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact  the Resourcing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk   phone: 020 7514 7409 / 07730 900321