Events Associate/Administrator
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000.0 to £27,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26k-£27k |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 7BN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4768666_1770370548 |
Summary
Your new company
A medical industry company operating from its headquarters based in Wigan is now recruiting for an Events/Projects Associate. This is due to internal development, as the business is expanding and therefore, it is now recruiting on a permanent full-time basis. Working hours are flexible, offering flexi-time arrangements in pace with the potential to work from home, within business needs.
Standard working days are 7.5 hours Monday - Friday. However, please note travel is compulsory for this position, as you must be willing to travel to the UK, Europe and the US and to attend a minimum of 2-3 conferences per year in the US for a period of 5-6 days each time to support events which will be fully expensed.
Your new role
This is a busy role which will offer you excellent exposure and progression. Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Organise and maintain project trackers using Excel.
- Draft contracts and agreements for review by Project Managers.
- Handle incoming calls and emails professionally.
- Arrange travel and accommodation for meetings and events.
- Prepare personalised itineraries for faculty members.
- Event & Logistics Planning
- Populate the majority of on-site running orders.
- Coordinate logistics to ensure smooth execution of events.
- Cross-Department Collaboration
- Work closely with colleagues in Finance - for budget tracking and expense coordination.
- Website Development - for updates and digital content alignment.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in securing this position, you must have excellent organisational skills, and must be proficient with using Microsoft packages, including Excel. You will be working within a small team; therefore, you should be a collaborative team player, with strong written and verbal communication skills. With strong problem-solving skills, an ability to prioritise tasks effectively and should be confident when speaking with new customers, to build relationships and maintain future business. This role will suit someone looking to grow their career and is an excellent opportunity to have the ability to travel.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a competitive annual salary of £26k - £27k depending on experience with the potential to earn more (annual bonus - depending on business performance). Along with free on-site parking, training and development opportunities and a very attractive flexitime and hybrid working policy. You will command 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to travel across the globe, attending new and exciting events.
The development opportunities within this role are exceptional, and the organisation has a proven track record of promoting within.
What you need to do now
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