Event Executive; One- placement

Location: Bagshot Surrey (4 days office based and one day at home)
Contract: Up to One-Year Placement (minimum 10 months)
Reporting to: People & Culture Manager

Viva Esprit is a global event experiences agency, delivering impactful meetings, incentives and events for clients around the world. We are known for our fresh thinking, collaborative approach and commitment to creating meaningful, memorable experiences that engage audiences and support business outcomes.

We are proud to be a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. This reflects our belief that business can be a force for good and that creativity, responsibility and commercial success go hand in hand.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic One-Year Placement Student – Event Executive to join our team as part of a degree placement year in Event Management, Hospitality or a related subject.

This role is designed to provide broad, hands‑on experience across the event industry. During the 12‑month placement, you will rotate across several departments, including:

• Event Management
• Delegate Management & Registration
• Creative Services & Event Production

You will gain practical experience supporting live projects, working with clients and suppliers, and learning how a professional event management business operates end to end. Training, support and structured development will be provided throughout the placement.

Depending on the department rotation, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting Event Managers with the planning and delivery of live events
• Assisting with delegate management, registrations and attendee communications
• Researching and sourcing venues, hotels, restaurants and event suppliers
• Liaising with venues and suppliers to obtain availability, rates and proposals
• Responding to booking requests and enquiries via internal systems
• Supporting on‑site event delivery when required
• Assisting the Creative Services team with event concepts, proposals and presentations
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Providing general administrative and operational support across teams

This role will also offer you exposure to both client-facing and behind‑the‑scenes aspects of event delivery.

• Studying towards a degree in Event Management, Hospitality or a related subject, with a mandatory or optional placement year
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn, with a positive and proactive attitude
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with others
• Confident communicator with good verbal and written skills
• Professional, reliable and enthusiastic
• Comfortable using computers and learning new systems
• Able to build positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and suppliers
• Interest in events, hospitality and live experiences

Previous experience in events, hospitality, customer service or administration is desirable but not essential

Full training and support will be provided throughout the placement

As a certified B Corporation, Viva Esprit is committed to using business as a force for good. Sustainability, ethical supply chains and responsible event delivery are central to how we operate. As a placement student, you will be exposed to sustainable event practices and ESG principles, and you will be encouraged to contribute ideas and support initiatives aligned with our B Corp values.

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger and more creative, and we are committed to providing an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background. We are committed to equal opportunities throughout recruitment, employment and development.

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