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Events Assistant

Listing ID: 1396657

Events Assistant

Type of Position: Permanent Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Harrods
Location: Central London, London, UK
Hours: Full Time
Experience: Entry level
Reference Number: VAC- 55938
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 1 month 5 days
About: As the world’s leading luxury emporium, we deliver a magical, memorable experience for customers. This is makes us uniquely challenging for creative minds, to protect and grow our brand demands extraordinary composure, creativity and commerciality. Harrods’ global brand offers uniquely exciting challenges, and we nurture a supportive environment where creativity, resilience and commercial awareness make anything possible.

Harrods is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Events Assistant to join the team in Knightsbridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you have a passion for events, organisation, and luxury experiences, as you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional moments. 

In this role the Events Assistant will be support the Events team in all aspects of planning and execution — from admin coordination to onsite delivery—ensuring every detail runs smoothly. This role offers the chance to work across a variety of high-profile events, often at pace and with quick turnarounds.

Key Responsibilities of the Events Assistant:

  • Assisting with day-to-day coordination and planning of events, including updating calendars, managing team meetings, and supporting financial and Health & Safety tasks.
  • Providing onsite support during event delivery alongside Events Executives and Managers.
  • Liaising with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution and guest experience.
  • Conducting industry research, maintaining accurate records, and preparing weekly meeting agendas and timelines.
  • Supporting Harrods Banqueting services by managing catering logistics, Food & Beverage orders through SAP, and coordinating stock and event orders.

What Harrods is looking for:

  • A proactive, confident team player with a natural flair for organisation and communication.
  • Thriving in a fast-paced environment, you're not afraid to take initiative and offer support beyond your remit when needed.
  • You’ll bring energy, professionalism, and a hunger to learn and grow in the events space. 
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across teams.
  • High attention to detail with excellent organisation and multitasking abilities.
  • Ability to use your initiative and a proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks and support the wider team.
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants), and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You 

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. 

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.


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