Event planners & managers Work, Jobs in Ilminster, Som (with Salaries)

Events & Marketing Assistant (Part-Time)
The Big Southwest Wedding Fair —Shepton Mallet
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Social media management
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
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2d
Conference and Event Assistant (Weekends only)
Card Collectors Shows —Taunton
- From £13.45 an hour
- Weekends only
- Hospitality
- No experience needed
- English
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11d
Events Administrator
Somerset Chamber of Commerce —Taunton
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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2d
Exhibitions and Programme Manager
South West Heritage Trust —Taunton
- £38,079 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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Events & Courses Co‑ordinator (DDSL)
Millfield School —Street
- £27,250 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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9d
Entertainment & Owner Events Team Manager
Haven —Burnham-on-Sea
- Weekend availability
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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2d
Sales and Events Coordinator (Maternity Cover)
Thomas Franks Ltd —Taunton
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- English
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Events & Marketing Assistant (Part-Time)

The Big Southwest Wedding Fair
Shepton Mallet

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Self-employed | Freelance
£13 - £14 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Flexitime
Company pension
Work from home
Flexible schedule
Sick pay

Qualifications

Sales
Social media management
Customer service
Canva
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Remote | Flexible Hours | Self-Employed/Freelance Opportunity | Growth Potential

About the Role

Here at The Big Southwest Wedding Fair, we are looking for a proactive, organised and confident Events & Marketing Assistant to join our growing business on a part-time basis.

This role will support a portfolio of established events, including The Big Southwest Wedding Fair, The Preloved Wedding Boot Fair, Wedchella Festival and new event concepts currently in development.

The position combines sales support, administration, event coordination and social media assistance, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to play an active role within a creative and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Exhibitor Relations

Contacting past exhibitors and suppliers
Following up event enquiries
Introducing potential exhibitors to upcoming events
Building and maintaining supplier relationships
Supporting exhibitor sales and bookings
Managing and updating exhibitor databases
Following up outstanding enquiries and opportunities

Administration

Managing and organising inboxes
Updating spreadsheets, databases and booking systems
Preparing documents and event information
Supporting general business administration

Social Media Support

Engaging with comments and messages
Updating event listings and online information
Supporting marketing campaigns and promotions

Event Support

Assisting with event planning and coordination
Communicating with suppliers and exhibitors
Supporting logistics and event preparation
Attending and supporting events when required

About You

Highly organised and detail-oriented
Friendly, professional and confident communicating with people
Comfortable speaking on the phone and building relationships
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Proactive and solutions-focused
Reliable, trustworthy and efficient
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Skills & Experience

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:

Events industry experience
Wedding industry experience
Sales or customer service experience
Administration or Virtual Assistant experience
Social media management experience
Experience using Canva, Meta Business Suite or similar platforms

Whilst experience is welcomed, attitude, organisation and willingness to learn are equally important.

Requirements

Must be based in the UK (Our events are Southwest based so you must be willing and able to travel to this area during events).
Own laptop or desktop computer
Reliable internet connection
Ability to work remotely
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good working knowledge of social media, Microsoft and Google sheets

Hours & Pay

Initially 5–10 hours per week
Flexible working hours
Fully remote position
Self-employed/freelance basis
Monthly invoicing required
Potential for additional hours and responsibilities as the business grows

Rate of pay will be from £13.00-£14.00 per hour, dependent on experience, skills and suitability for the role.

Employment Status

This position is offered on a self-employed/freelance basis.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing their own tax, National Insurance contributions and any other obligations associated with self-employment.

Invoices should be submitted monthly and payment will be made upon receipt of a valid invoice at the start of each month.

Applicants should either already be registered as self-employed or be willing to register as self-employed before commencing work.

Support and guidance can be provided for those who are new to self-employment and require assistance understanding the process.

Please note that this role does not constitute employment and does not include employee benefits such as holiday pay, sick pay or pension contributions.

To Apply

Please apply for the job role and the team will be in touch with you.

If you have any questions, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected] FAO: Meghan Keates, Director

We are looking for someone who enjoys helping businesses grow, loves working with people and wants to become part of an exciting next chapter for a well-established events business.

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime
Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shepton Mallet

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event planners & managers jobs in ilminster, som

Events & Marketing Assistant (Part-Time)

Conference and Event Assistant (Weekends only)

Events Administrator

Exhibitions and Programme Manager

Events & Courses Co‑ordinator (DDSL)

Entertainment & Owner Events Team Manager

Sales and Events Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

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