Events Assistant

Conservative Campaign Headquarters, based in Westminster, is seeking to recruit an Events Assistant. The successful candidate will join a renowned and successful fundraising team responsible for the key fundraisers and relationship building events for the Party’s key supporters. Working from our London office, you will play an important role in supporting the planning and delivery of a wide range of supporter engagement events, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
 
We welcome applications who are exceptionally organised, proactive, and keen to develop their skills in a fast-paced office environment.
 
Key Responsibilities
As the successful candidate, you will:

• Provide administrative support for the events team, including financial and compliance-related processes.
• Maintain and update event and supporter databases, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Undertake general office duties, including answering telephone enquiries and welcoming visitors.
• Raise purchase orders and assist with processing invoices relating to events.
• Coordinate event administration, including invitations, guest lists, briefing materials and post-event follow-up.
• Prepare meeting agendas and take minutes where required.
• Support the planning and delivery of professional and well-organised events.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as required.

 
About You
The ideal candidate will:

• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Have strong administrative skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Be a competent user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Communicate confidently and  professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Be able to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
• Have a positive, enthusiastic and self-motivated approach.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting colleagues.
• Have an interest in politics and current affairs.
• Demonstrates a strong personal alignment with the Conservative Party, its aims and values, and is committed to representing those values in their work.

 
Previous office, administrative or events experience would be beneficial but is not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who are organised, eager to learn and willing to get stuck in. This role provides an excellent foundation for someone looking to build a career in events or political organisation within a supportive and fast-paced team.