Career Crossroads: Event Support

Job Description

About the Event

Career Crossroads: Art and Tech is the Graduate Employability Team's first event of 2026! Taking place Wednesday 21 January, the event brings together students, alumni, and industry professionals for panel talks, presentations, portfolio reviews and informal networking.

The Role

We are looking for two people who are friendly, reliable and experienced to support the smooth running of the event on the day. This is a front-facing role, ideal for those interested in events, creative industries, or gaining professional experience.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the registration desk (checking in attendees, handing out badges/materials)
Acting as sign-posting support, directing guests around the venue
Monitoring the food and refreshments table, keeping the area tidy and flagging low stock
Assisting with facilitated activities (explaining instructions, timekeeping, resetting materials)
Being a friendly point of contact for attendees and escalating issues to the event lead when needed
Helping to capture the event and activities, including taking photos and short videos for internal and promotional use (using a phone or provided equipment)
Helping with set-up and pack-down before and after the event
Undertaking other reasonable duties as required to support the smooth running of the event

What You’ll Gain

Paid event experience
Exposure to creative and tech industry professionals
A chance to build confidence and transferable skills

Personal Specification

Essential

Previous experience in events or customer service
Friendly, approachable, and professional attitude
Good verbal communication skills
Reliable and punctual, with the ability to follow instructions
Confident interacting with students, staff, and external guests
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to be flexible and support a range of event duties as required
Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the venue during the event
Basic confidence using a smartphone to take photos or short videos

Desirable

Interest in creative industries, art, technology, or events
Ability to stay calm and helpful in a busy environment

Other Requirements

Availability to work the full event shift (including briefing and pack-down)
Professional appearance suitable for a front-facing role

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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Due to high interest, we have limited the number of applications for this role.
This is a UAL Arts Temps role.