Event Assistant - Summer Placement

West Sussex.info; Chichester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local event management company is seeking a Summer Event Assistant to join the Event Operations Team from early May to the end of September 2026. This role involves supporting the planning and delivery of major events like the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival. Ideal candidates should be passionate about events, team-oriented, and possess strong organisational skills. The position offers unique exposure to event logistics and practical build, along with various employee benefits, including gym membership.

Benefits

Discounted products and services from across the estate

Free gym and health club membership

Varied range of wellbeing classes

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering events, ideally studying Events Management or similar.
• Gregarious and enjoy working in a team.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to use initiative and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Support Event Planners to build major events.
• Gain exposure to operations and logistics for world-class events.

Skills

Passion for delivering events

Gregarious and team-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Outstanding attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking ability

Customer experience focus

Initiative

Valid UK driving licence

Education

Studying Events Management or similar

Job description

Helping people find jobs in the local area since 2008

Salary £26,000 per annum pro rata (please note that the rate will increase in April in line with the National Minimum Wage changes)

Location: Chichester

Contract: Fixed Term

Hours: Full Time – from early May until end of September 2026

We are once again running our Event Assistant summer placement scheme at Goodwood. From early May through to the end of September 2026, we will be offering the unique opportunity to join the Event Operations Team at the heart of delivering our spectacular headline events – Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival. The scheme is open to event management students, recent graduates, and those with a passion for events looking to build experience ahead of a career in events, potentially at Goodwood!

In this exciting and fast‑paced role, every day will be different. You will join a fun and passionate team, supporting our Event Planners to build the Festival of Speed, one of the largest greenfield event sites in the UK, before moving on to enjoy the build, theatrics and set dressing of the Goodwood Revival. You will gain exposure to the operations and logistics involved with delivering world‑class events and leave with an abundance of experience.

The role is fixed term, from May until the end of September. Due to the nature of events and the requirements of this role, there are some restrictions on when holiday can be taken, as follows:

• Between 25th May – 5th June (up to 2 days permitted)
• Between 8th June – 17th July (no holiday permitted)
• Between 20th July – 24th July (up to 2 days permitted)
• Between 10th August – 21st August (up to 2 days permitted)
• Between 24th August – 2nd October (no holiday permitted)

Unfortunately, we are unable to progress with any candidates who wish to take holiday during the periods mentioned above. Exceptions may be made for individual date requests for graduation and other life events – please specify these requests in your application.

Normal working hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday, with extended hours and some weekend working required in the lead‑up to each of the events.

“An exciting and fulfilling summer experience! The wide range of skills and knowledge you gain alongside the Events Team leads to professional development in Event Management and access to a better understanding of The Goodwood Estate. I really enjoyed working with the team to deliver the different events and thrived off the fast‑paced, ever‑changing daily tasks. It is a very rewarding experience to see the events come to life!” – Megan, previous Event Assistant

What you will need:

• A passion for delivering events, ideally studying Events Management or similar at university
• To be gregarious and enjoy working in a team
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to use your initiative, multi‑task and think laterally
• A passion to deliver a great customer experience
• The drive to get stuck in to the practical build
• A valid UK driving licence (ideally)

What you will get:

• Discounted products and services from across the estate
• Free gym and health club membership and a varied range of wellbeing classes
• A beautifully unique environment

The recruitment process:

• Application deadline: 16th January
• Shortlisting and initial screening calls: between 19th January – 6th February
• Group interview (in person at Goodwood): Wednesday 18th February, timings to be confirmed but in the morning

Please note that this role may close sooner than expected if we receive lots of interest, so don’t wait too long to apply!

Please view the Summer Event Assistant Job Description February 2024 document (opens in a pop‑up).