Assistant Event Producer in London

Job description

Handle Recruitment is seeking an organised and driven Assistant Event Producer to join our client's award-winning events and conference business.

4 days a week in office, 1 day at home
Salary: £28,000 + Bonus
Location: South West London

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the world's fastest growing sectors, Africa's power industry. You will be part of a passionate, collaborative team delivering world-class events, with a clear pathway to progress into an Event Producer role.

The Event Production Assistant will provide essential administrative support on flagship events such as the Africa Energy Forum (300+ speakers, Dubai 2025) and the YES! Summit (250+ speakers), as well as regional events in Washington, Zambia and Ghana.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and organisational support across a portfolio of international events.
• Liaise with high-level speakers (government ministers, C-suite executives) to ensure smooth registration and preparation.
• Maintain accurate records in registration and speaker databases; update event websites with agenda and speaker details.
• Support onsite delivery of events, ensuring excellent experiences for attendees.
• Collaborate with colleagues in marketing, sales and operations to deliver events to the highest standard.
• Contribute to additional projects such as networking sessions, fundraising activities and workshops.
• Recommend and implement efficient processes as the role develops.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong administration, organisation and time management skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building ability.
• Exceptional attention to detail; calm under pressure; able to multitask.
• Team-oriented with outstanding customer service skills.
• Interest in Africa's energy and infrastructure sector and eagerness to learn.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Additional languages (French, Portuguese, Spanish) desirable.

Apply below today if you have the relevant skills and experience for this role!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

09-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English