Assistant Events Planner

Triumph Motorcycles; Hinckley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorcycle company in Hinckley is seeking a highly organised Temporary Assistant Events Planner to support global events. You will plan and manage event operations, handle budgets, and liaise with marketing teams. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Packages, self-motivated, and resilient with strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a hybrid working pattern and various company benefits. Join us for the ride and help enhance our brand visibility.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Subsidised Canteen

Free Staff Car Park

Preferential rates for medical insurance

Employee Motorcycle Purchase Scheme

Employee Motorcycle Lease Scheme

Discounted Clothing, Parts and Accessories Purchases

Company benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and managing events including logistics and safety requirements.
• Ability to track budgets and handle reconciliations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage event operations, including logistics and contractor coordination.
• Track budgets and handle reconciliations.
• Support the team with daily administrative tasks.
• Attend major events to assist the event team.
• Liaise with global distributors and marketing teams.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Packages including Excel, Word and Outlook

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and resilient

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Maths and English GCSE C/4 or above

Job description

Temporary Assistant Events Planner (MC606)

The Original British Motorcycling Company

Join Our Team as a Temporary Assistant Events Planner

Triumph is looking for a highly organised and proactive Temporary Assistant Events Planner to support our Global Events Planner and wider PR & Events team. This role plays a key part within the Central Marketing function, helping deliver high profile international press rides, and corporate events that strengthen our brand visibility worldwide.

This role has an approx. end date of June 2027.

Company Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Generally 1-day working from home, 4 days in the office.
• Pension Scheme – 3% employee and 6% employer contribution at a base level, with the opportunity to increase to 4% employee and 7% employer or a maximum contribution of 5% employee and 9% employer. Any further employee contributions over this figure will not be matched by the employer.
• Life Assurance Scheme - currently 6 x pensionable salary.
• Subsidised Canteen.
• Free Staff Car Park.
• Preferential rates for medical insurance with a third-party provider.
• Employee Motorcycle Purchase Scheme - on successful completion of the probation period (minimum of 6 months), we offer employees and their close family the opportunity to purchase a brand new Triumph Motorcycle with up to 25% discount.
• Employee Motorcycle Lease Scheme – The opportunity for yourself or extended family to lease any Triumph Motorcycle for a 12-month period at a highly discounted rate.
• Discounted Clothing, Parts and Accessories Purchases - Employees can purchase clothing items from our FVE Shop and parts and accessories online at a 50% discount.
• Company benefits platform, allowing discounts with multiple vendors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage event operations, including crew logistics, accommodation, clothing, participant details, contractor coordination, and health & safety requirements.
• Track budgets and handle reconciliations, parts and materials returns, market recharges, and reporting.
• Support the team with daily administrative and operational tasks.
• Attend major events to assist the full event team.
• Liaise with global distributors, subsidiary managers, and marketing teams.
• Support wider PR, Events, Sponsorship, and Bike Fleet activities.
• Assist with projects and perform additional ad‑hoc duties as required by the manager.

Skills & Experience required

• Proficient in Microsoft Packages including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Maths and English GCSE C/4 or above.
• Self-motivated and resilient.
• Flexible and adaptable. Able to take instruction and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, clear and concise written and verbal skills

Hours

Monday to Friday 39 hours per week.

At Triumph, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. Our employees are empowered to take ownership of their projects and contribute to the success of our iconic brand. Join Us For the Ride!

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.