Harrods Events Assistant
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Events Assistant position at Harrods luxury department store in Knightsbridge, London. Full-time hybrid role supporting event coordination and banqueting logistics.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day coordination and planning of events, including calendar management, team meetings, and Health & Safety tasks
- Provide onsite support during event delivery alongside Events Executives and Managers
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution and optimal guest experience
- Conduct industry research, maintain accurate records, and prepare weekly meeting agendas and timelines
- Support Harrods Banqueting services by managing catering logistics, processing Food & Beverage orders through SAP, and coordinating stock and event orders
Qualifications
- Proactive and confident team player with natural flair for organisation and communication
- High attention to detail with excellent organisation and multitasking abilities
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to work with initiative and take ownership of tasks within a collaborative environment
Skills
Experience
Entry-level to junior experience in events coordination, administrative support, or hospitality operations preferred. Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously is essential.
Education
No specific educational qualification stated; A-level or equivalent preferred but not required. Prior experience in events or related fields may substitute.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Benefits
Company pension, flexible working (hybrid arrangement with minimum three days on-site), 25 days' annual holiday, birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount including food hall and restaurants, and season ticket loan.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Harrods, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Events Coordinator», «Event Planning Assistant», «Banqueting Events Assistant», «Corporate Events Support Officer», «Event Logistics Coordinator», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.