Events Assistant

Core responsibilities:

• Support the planning and coordination of diverse events across our annual programme.
• Assist with event logistics including room setup, AV, catering, registration and speaker coordination.
• Maintain accurate records across CRM and shared systems.
• Provide on-the-day support and help resolve routine issues.

This role supports Chatham House's convening activities, which advance ideas and influence in international affairs, contributing to the institute's global reputation and impact on policy discussions.

Required skills and experience:

• Some experience supporting events in a professional, academic or customer-facing environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and a collaborative, can-do attitude.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and willingness to learn.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office.

Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and Chatham House closure days), pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.

Salary: £30,000 per year.

Chatham House is an international affairs institute where convening is central to advancing ideas and influence through public events, panels, private roundtables and flagship conferences.