Event Production Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Social Vend is looking for an Event Production Assistant to join our team!
About the company:
Social Vend is team of creative thinkers, software engineers and problem solvers. The company develops and delivers interactive event technology for retail and brand experiences.
They have developed their own unique event tech for delivering fun and engaging experiences, their tech includes smart vending machines, gamified kiosks and smart arcade-style claw grabbers.
About you:
The ideal fit will be enthusiastic about delivering live events, be tech savvy, a practical thinker and a hands-on all-rounder thats keen to get stuck in!
The role will entail all aspects of delivering and managing live event installations, from when a project is confirmed through to de-rig.
Experience is not required, training on the technical aspects of the equipment will be provided.
Your day-to-day:
- Preparing kit for live events
- On-site installations and live event support
- Booking logistics & freelance staff
- Liaising with clients and venues
- Ordering print and graphics
Must-haves:
You do need to be commutable to Hackney, 5 days a week.
Full UK driving licence (and be comfortable driving a van)
Company clients:
McDonald's, Pepsi, Mulberry, Hugo Boss, Piaget, Verizon, Volkswagen, Kellogg’s, O2 Mobile, Westfields, RedBull, Benefit, Hewlett Packard, Asics, Patron, Salesforce, Ariana Grande, YouTube, Adidas, Stance, Samsung, Barclaycard, Visa, Gartner, Google, ASDA, SpaceNK +many, many more!
Social Vend work all over! So you’ll have lots of opportunity to travel, delivering events across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Oh, and every Wednesday the whole team is taken out for lunch (family dinner)!
If this kind of work seems right up your alley, the team would love to get you in for a chat!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Event Production Assistant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Event Production Assistant roles across Social Vend's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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