Event Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,437 - £32,108 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 183981 |
Summary
Passionate about events? passionate about museums? The Pitt Rivers Museum is recruiting an Events Assistant to support the delivery of a varied programme of public and private events in a world-class cultural institution.
The Pitt Rivers Museum is part of the University of Oxford’s Gardens, Libraries and Museums division and is one of the world’s leading museums of anthropology and archaeology. We are seeking an energetic and organised Event Assistant to support the delivery of a busy programme of commercial, internal and public engagement events within this unique venue.
You will support the planning, coordination and delivery of a wide range of daytime and evening events, including venue hire, conferences, weddings, ceremonies and public engagement activities. You will act as a first point of contact for event enquiries, support client visits, prepare event documentation, assist with event administration and provide on-site operational support during events. Working closely with the Events Manager and colleagues across the Museum and wider University, you will help ensure events are delivered safely, professionally and to a high standard, while protecting the Museum’s collections and historic spaces.
This is a full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week. The role is primarily on site and requires flexibility, including regular evening and occasional weekend working, depending on event schedules. 0.8 FTE will be considered.
About You
You will have experience supporting or delivering events in a customer-facing or client-focused environment and will be confident working in a fast-paced operational setting. You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to deal calmly, diplomatically and professionally with a wide range of clients, contractors and colleagues. You will be well organised, proactive and adaptable, with good IT skills and the ability to manage competing priorities to deadlines. You will also be comfortable undertaking practical tasks such as setting up event spaces and moving equipment, and you will enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team within a public-facing cultural environment.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Diversity
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form or supporting statement using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form or supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Jess Thorley, Events Manager, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (jessica.thorley@prm.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Monday 19 January 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 6 February or Monday 9 February 2026.
The Pitt Rivers Museum is part of the University of Oxford’s Gardens, Libraries and Museums division and is one of the world’s leading museums of anthropology and archaeology. We are seeking an energetic and organised Event Assistant to support the delivery of a busy programme of commercial, internal and public engagement events within this unique venue.
You will support the planning, coordination and delivery of a wide range of daytime and evening events, including venue hire, conferences, weddings, ceremonies and public engagement activities. You will act as a first point of contact for event enquiries, support client visits, prepare event documentation, assist with event administration and provide on-site operational support during events. Working closely with the Events Manager and colleagues across the Museum and wider University, you will help ensure events are delivered safely, professionally and to a high standard, while protecting the Museum’s collections and historic spaces.
This is a full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week. The role is primarily on site and requires flexibility, including regular evening and occasional weekend working, depending on event schedules. 0.8 FTE will be considered.
About You
You will have experience supporting or delivering events in a customer-facing or client-focused environment and will be confident working in a fast-paced operational setting. You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to deal calmly, diplomatically and professionally with a wide range of clients, contractors and colleagues. You will be well organised, proactive and adaptable, with good IT skills and the ability to manage competing priorities to deadlines. You will also be comfortable undertaking practical tasks such as setting up event spaces and moving equipment, and you will enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team within a public-facing cultural environment.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Diversity
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form or supporting statement using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form or supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Jess Thorley, Events Manager, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (jessica.thorley@prm.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Monday 19 January 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 6 February or Monday 9 February 2026.