Senior Event Assistant

Senior Event Assistant - London
 
Do you keep up to date with luxury fashion? 
Do you know your Chloe from your Balmain? 
Do you love all things luxury retail? 
If YES, we may have the role for you… 
 
Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Senior Event Assistant to join its thriving Commercial department in our Head Office in London – Knightsbridge. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.  

How we reward your hard work… 

At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as. 

• Up to 40% off fashion  
• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers 
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits 
• Clothing allowance 

You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our Employee groups – Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay! 

About the role…

• To have input into the overall Harvey Nichols Events planning and delivery process in Knightsbridge
• Work with Event Production Manager and the Media and Events Manager to assist with development of events from concept, through briefing, project management and post-event reporting.
• Provide support for all Knightsbridge events with occasional support for wider regional events - with concept development, approval of event plans, creation of event assets and materials - ensure adherence to brand guidelines.
• Build and regularly maintain cultural calendar - national events and culturally relevant activations (across fashion, cinema, art, design, sports, and music) in line with event strategy.
• Work closely with the Knightsbridge hospitality team to produce proposals in line with event guidelines- support and monitor with event budgets.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing and Creative to develop and deliver the event specification ensuring that all objectives are fulfilled.
• Help maintain timelines and roles and responsibilities on all projects.
• Assist with managing and developing supplier relationships.
• Support our brand partner relationships and provide suggestions for new relationships.
• Maintain and demonstrate a high level of informed, strategic industry knowledge.
• Manage a contact database for event suppliers.
• Organise travel, logistics when needed for attendees / VIPs for events.

Is this you? 

We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and are looking for something uniquely different.  
 

• Do you have excellent organisation, communication, and presentation skills?
• Do you enjoy being hands on?
• Are you a strong negotiator?
• Are you persuasive and articulate?
• Do you have a passion for fashion?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! 

Where do I sign? 
 

If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick-start your journey with us.