Event Manager Trainee | Glasgow, UK | Full-Time | Entry Level
Your First Event Career Could Start Here
Big energy. Great people. Real opportunities to grow.
If you’re looking for more than a routine entry-level job, this could be your chance to get involved in the world of events while building skills that can take your career further.
We’re hiring an Event Manager Trainee for our Glasgow team. You’ll gain practical experience in event operations, customer engagement, promotions and team coordination while learning from experienced colleagues.
This is a customer-facing role, so confidence, communication and a genuine interest in working with people are important.
What You'll Experience
Rather than sitting on the sidelines, you’ll be involved in the action:
- Support live events and customer engagement activities
- Welcome guests and create a positive experience
- Assist with event preparation and coordination
- Communicate with customers and team members
- Support promotional and brand activities
- Help keep events organised and running smoothly
- Respond to customer questions professionally
- Share feedback and ideas with the wider team
- Gradually take ownership of more responsibilities
What We Value
You don’t need an impressive CV. We’re interested in what you can become.
You’ll thrive here if you’re:
- Confident, friendly and comfortable meeting new people
- Organised and dependable
- Energetic and positive in busy environments
- A strong communicator and team player
- Curious and willing to learn
- Comfortable taking responsibility
- Open to coaching and development
Events, hospitality, retail, sales or customer service experience is helpful, but not essential.
Grow With the Team
You’ll receive structured training and ongoing mentoring while developing skills in:
Event Coordination | Customer Experience | Communication | Promotions | Team Leadership
As your confidence and capability grow, there’s potential to progress towards:
Event Manager Trainee → Event Coordinator → Event Manager → Senior Event Manager
Progression is based on performance, capability, development and business requirements.
What You Can Expect
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses
- Full training and ongoing coaching
- Clear development and progression opportunities
- Leadership mentoring
- Recognition and team incentives
- Team socials and networking
- National and international travel opportunities
- A supportive, collaborative working environment
Why This Opportunity?
Because your first job can be the beginning of something much bigger.
You’ll meet people, build confidence, gain real-world experience and develop transferable skills across events, customer experience, sales, marketing and leadership.
Ready to Get Started?
Bring your energy. Bring your ambition. We’ll help you build the skills.
Apply today for the Event Manager Trainee role in Glasgow.
Urgent hiring: applications are being reviewed promptly, with shortlisted candidates expected to hear back within 2–4 days, subject to application volume.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Hiring decisions are based on skills, qualifications and business needs.
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable working in a customer-facing role and interacting with customers as part of your daily responsibilities?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
