Events Management Internship

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Introducing Bright Network

At Bright Network, we connect ambitious young people from all backgrounds with the brightest career opportunities. Our leading platform provides members with the tools, advice and insights they need to access brilliant opportunities at global companies - ensuring the next generation finds the future they deserve and businesses identify the most powerful pipeline of tomorrow’s talent.

We help 250+ leading employers such as KPMG, Goldman Sachs and McKinsey & Company reach and recruit a diverse and inclusive pool of high-calibre talent to inspire and empower the next generation to carve out their future … and that’s where you come in!

As we grow and scale, we’re looking for two Events Management Interns to join our fast-paced Events Team over the summer months.

More about the opportunity

As an Events Management Intern, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative Events Team, working directly alongside the Events Manager on a wide range of projects & responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate/university leaver looking for a fully-paid summer internship from mid-May – September 2022. This is a prime opportunity to get some fantastic exposure to a fast-paced events team!

Specifically, you will:

• Support our Events Managers with end-to-end management of our wide portfolio of annual, hybrid and virtual events (including the virtual Bright Network Internship Experience UK in July and our flagship events during our busy September & October season)
• Assist with projects that include overseeing the event application process, organising event logistics, managing events on the day and marketing of events
• Represent Bright Network at virtual and in-person events – interacting with both clients and students
• Manage the events inbox by responding to enquiries from students and firms with questions about upcoming events
• Organise and give creative input on the creation of promotional materials and event programmes
• Conduct research for future events and having the opportunity to contribute to longer term strategy in the wider company

Does this sound like you?

• You're a recent university leaver/graduate who is available to undertake a full-time, paid internship this summer from mid-May to September
• You can demonstrate a passion for event management through your extra curricular involvement or prior relevant work experience (for example in a university or educational setting)
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills – especially charismatic when interacting with high-profile clients and Bright Network members
• You pride yourself on being a diligent and reliable team player with strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail!
• You’re keen to learn from a collaborative team, but also able to use your initiative and work independently within a fast-paced work environment
• You share Bright Network’s core values of growth mindset, will to win and trusted deliver

We can offer you :

• Exposure to working in a high-growth and rapidly scaling business (we recently secured £3.5 million in funding)
• A flat & transparent structure with a values-driven & collaborative culture (which you can hear more about here!)
• Flexible and remote-working – access to our open plan Liverpool Street office with snacks, beer tap, team drinks on Fridays & regular socials

Key details:

• Salary : £22,000 per annum
• Dates : mid/late May – 30th September 2022
• Location : London, Liverpool Street (with some opportunities to work remotely)
• Reporting to : Events Manager

Application & interview process :

• Initial 20-minute screening call with our People team
• 1st round : 45-minute interview & task with a member of our Events Team
• 2nd round : 60 minute Culture & Values panel interview

We’ll be reviewing candidates on a first-come, first-served basis, and look forward to reading your application!

Please note, right now we don’t have a license to sponsor VISA applicants, so we are only able to accept applications from candidates who already have the full right to work in the UK.