Events Assistant
The Brand Engagement and Communications team are currently looking for a new Events Assistant to join the team. This role sits within the heart of promoting Markel as a leading insurance brand through strategic marketing activities and communications. As an Events Assistant you will support the Events Manager and be a key part of internal and external brand campaigns, digital and traditional marketing activities, events, sponsorship and PR.
Types of tasks that you’ll be doing:
Provide administrative support on budget, post-event reporting and feedback. This will also include RSVP management, presentations, on the day support, post event communications and invoicing
Liaise with the design team to build collateral required for events. e.g. Adverts for sponsored events
Assisting with event packs, presentations, and any other event literature/ documentation where required
Attend and support on-the-day experience delivery (assist in the registration process, setting up name badges where required, and welcoming of guests)
Assist with the development of the annual Events calendar, building positive relationships with internal and external partners
Image sourcing and resizing for digital content as well as capturing event photography/video content as the need arises
Maintaining the teams intranet page, ensuring content and resources are kept up to date. This includes design support for social media, email campaigns etc
Merchandise such as sourcing new products, managing orders, and maintaining stock levels for the business
Working projects and support the team with ad-hoc activities to deliver various projects
What we’re looking for:
Experience in events, admin and marketing or similar roles
Excellent telephone manner and customer service
Effective written and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people in different settings
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
Previous use or a good understanding of Photoshop is beneficial.
Strong organisational skills are required.
About Markel:
Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
In each of our businesses, we seek to deliver innovative products and responsive customer service so that we can be a market leader. Our time horizon is long-term, our approach is disciplined, and our focus is on continuously improving the quality of the customer experience.
At Markel, we hold the individual’s right to self-determination in the highest light, providing an atmosphere in which people can reach their personal potential. We respect our relationship with our suppliers and have a commitment to our communities. Above all we enjoy what we are doing. There is excitement at Markel, one that comes from innovating, creating, striving for a better way and sharing success with others.
What’s in it for you?
A very competitive basic salary plus bonus & benefits.
25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave.
Company matched pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, a cycle2work scheme, season ticket loan, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), parental, adoption and shared parental leave pay and plenty more.
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts and cash back on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
The possibility of working from both the office and from home (hybrid), flexible working or other options are available.
You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere within Markel.
You’ll be joining a global network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that.