Festival Admin Assistant - Event Management Team

Join the Team Behind Big Feastival

We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive, and detail-driven Festival Admin Assistant to support our Event Management Team in delivering one of the UK’s most exciting festivals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced live events environment, working closely with the Event Manager, Senior Director, and Festival Director during the critical planning and delivery stages.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Advancing Support

• Provide day-to-day admin support to the Event Manager, Senior Director, and Festival Director
• Prepare and manage event documentation (schedules, site packs, briefing docs for staff, performers & talent)
• Support accreditation processes and manage guest lists
• Coordinate pre-event communications across teams

Finance & Pre-Production

• Manage invoice processing and vendor set-up
• Assist with sourcing and purchasing event production requirements

This is a contract role spanning from the beginning of June until 11th September offering 40 days work over that period

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Requirements

Essential:

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets)
• Proactive, can-do attitude and team-focused mindset
• Ability to create clear, professional documentation (creative flair in PowerPoint is a bonus!)

Desirable:

• Previous experience in events, festivals, or live production
• A genuine interest in live events, music, or festival culture

Benefits

This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-energy, collaborative team offering the flexibility of remote working

• Gain valuable experience in large-scale event production
• Work behind the scenes of a major UK festival
• Build skills in event planning, coordination, and delivery