Marketing and Events Assistant | Glasgow | Full-Time | Entry Level
We're looking for an ambitious Marketing and Events Assistant to join our growing team in Glasgow.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in event management. You'll gain practical experience supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of live events, promotional campaigns, and client activations while developing the leadership and organisational skills needed to manage projects independently.
Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to transition into the events industry, we'll provide comprehensive training, ongoing mentoring, and genuine opportunities for career progression.
Your Responsibilities
As a Marketing and Events Assistant, you'll:
- Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of live events and promotional campaigns.
- Support event managers with project planning, scheduling, and operational logistics.
- Coordinate venue preparation, supplier communications, and event materials.
- Help oversee event setup, delivery, and breakdown to ensure a seamless customer experience.
- Monitor project timelines and support the successful completion of event objectives.
- Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Supervise event activities and resolve operational issues with support from senior colleagues.
- Prepare event reports, project updates, and post-event evaluations.
- Represent the company professionally at client meetings and live events.
- Participate in leadership training and ongoing professional development programmes.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Passionate about events, project management, and customer experience.
- Organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
- A collaborative team player with emerging leadership potential.
- Interested in developing a long-term career in event management, operations, or project coordination.
Previous experience in events, hospitality, customer service, retail, promotions, marketing, or other customer-facing roles is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive training and structured management development programme.
- Clear career progression into Event Manager and Senior Event Management roles.
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced industry professionals.
- Leadership development and project management training.
- Team socials and networking opportunities.
- National and international travel opportunities.
- Company pension scheme.
- Paid annual leave.
- A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.
Why Join Us?
We believe successful events are delivered by talented people who are given the opportunity to grow. From your first day, you'll receive practical experience, structured training, and ongoing support to develop the skills required for a successful career in event management. If you're motivated, ambitious, and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect place to start.
Apply Today
If you're ready to launch your career in event management and join a company that invests in your professional development, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for the Marketing and Events Assistant position in Glasgow.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Hiring decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and business needs.
Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
