Undergraduate Event Support

While working at UTAC Millbrook you will discover a lot about your own working style and learn
valuable interpersonal skills, as you adapt to life in a busy events department. As part of a small team,
you will build strong internal relationships, not only with your immediate colleagues, but also with
management and other departments within UTAC. You will find that there is a diverse range of skills
and experience within the department, exposure to which will be beneficial when seeking employment
after university. The placement will also allow you to develop your network within the events industry,
as you interact a wide range of suppliers and high-profile clients.
Supporting the Event Managers, the successful candidate will be responsible for the planning and
execution of a range of B2B events. Duties will include client liaison, management of event staff, AV
deployment, set design and build, Health & Safety etc. As the placement progresses, they will take
responsibility for running their own events, including management of the Aston Martin events, that
take place in a dedicated venue: The Aston Martin Clubhouse.
Role & Responsibilities
Assisting Event Managers from planning to delivery of all events at UTAC Millbrook
Taking ownership and responsibility for managing Aston Martin events
Selecting, briefing and managing external suppliers
Liaising with internal departments to ensure smooth running of events
Assistance in undergraduate recruitment for the following year
Completion of all administrative tasks relating to events
Managing high quality events that exceed customer expectation
Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times.
• Studying bachelor’s degree in Event Management or similar (projected 2:1 or above)
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 5 or above
Preferred Experience
Working or volunteering at events
Working within a hospitality environment
Skills & Personal Behaviours
Strong team player
Ability to use initiative, be creative and problem solve
Excellent verbal and written communication
Customer facing and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail
Competency in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Project Management and Leadership Skills
Interest in the automotive industry
Other
Flexibility to work occasional long hours and some weekends where necessary
All applicants will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have own transport as public transport is not available
Willing to undergo a DBS check

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No