Operations Office Assistant, Brockwell Live &
Lambeth Country Show 2025
Organisation: GMC Events
Job Title/Role: Operations office assistant
Place of work: Brockwell Park, London
Hours: 10 hour shifts per day, breaks for meal times.
On Site Dates: 13th May - 11th June 2025 (some flex in start or finish date)
(Plus potential extra onsite work offered for w/c 23rd June 2025 - these dates are yet to be confirmed and this
extra work will be subject to the successful candidate’s availability.)
Rate of Pay: £138.50 per full day (10hrs)
Start Date: 13th May 2025
Employment Type: Freelance
Employment Term: 13th May - 11th June 2025 (30 days)
Application closes: 5pm on Thursday 20th February
Interview Date(s): Monday 10th March
About
Established in 2005, GMC Events expanded to GMC International in 2021, delivering exceptional live events across the UK and internationally. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our growing team and help us deliver high-quality events.
About The Role
GMC Events are recruiting, a really exciting opportunity to join our core team in the Operations Office delivering Brockwell Live and Lambeth Country Show 2025. Reporting into the Operations Office Manager, the role is entry / assistant level, and while training and guidance on individual projects will be provided, you will ideally have event industry experience in an administrative role.
Key Responsibilities
Whilst the role is based on-site, you will primarily be based within the Operations Office.
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Assisting the office manager with key administrative tasks as required.
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Act as a first point of contact for persons coming into the office with information, queries etc, directing them to the appropriate person or department as required.
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Producing basic documentation as required.
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Manage printing and distribution of resources for the department as required.
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Work closely with the radio and catering manager to deal with any discrepancies or issues.
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Take minutes at on-site meetings as required and circulate actions.
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Manage ordering any supplies for the department as required.
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Ensure staff briefing packs are printed and ready for their arrival.
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Manage trader tokens distribution for the department including overnight crew.
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Work closely with the site office to ensure jobs lists are shared and accurate.
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Manage the expenses tracker on-site.
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Undertake general runner duties as required.
Personal Characteristics
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Comfortable in busy environments
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Able to work under pressure
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Collaborator and connector
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Enjoys being around people
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Good communication skills
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Friendly and able to work well as part of a large team
Skills & Experience
Essential
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Experience of using computers in particular spreadsheets & google suite.
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Confident, friendly and positive communicator - in-person, on the phone, emails and via messaging services
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Organised & able to plan effectively.
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Good attention to detail.
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Works well in a team environment.
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Flexible thinking and the ability to respond to changes as they arise
Desirable (not essential)
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Event experience in a similar on-site role
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Experience of working with multiple contractors and staff
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Previous experience of using Eventree software
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Previous experience of using Chronosoft software
Role Specific Information
Travel to and from Site - GMC will cover travel expenses to and from site. Options to be discussed with the successful candidate.
Onsite Accommodation - accommodation will be provided. This will be in a Bunkabin, caravan or suitable tent. Options will be discussed with the successful candidate.
Meals Onsite - 3 meals per day will be provided on-site whilst working. This will be in crew catering or a buy out during early build / late de-rig. All dietary requirements catered for.
Other Information
Organisation EDI Statement - GMC is committed to increasing diversity within our workforce, promoting equality and openly challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds
Organisation Access Statement - info@gmcevents.netWe are also committed to promoting equality of opportunity for disabled staff. We aim to support disabled staff by making reasonable adjustments wherever possible to prevent any disadvantage.
Physical Description of Work - This role is an on site work at our events, with desk work, and some physically active work, involving some moving and lifting, required in both settings. A number of our events take place on greenfield sites and the role requires someone to move around independently and extensively.
Next Steps
If you think this sounds like the role for you, please apply using this application form.
If you have any questions about the role, or need the application form in an alternative format please contact info@gmcevents.net.
Application deadline - 5pm on Thursday 20th February
Interviews will be held on Monday 10th March in Bristol. Applicants must be available for interview on this date.
GMC operates under UK Employment Law and we will require evidence of your right to work in the UK at interview stage.