Events & Business Development Assistant

Office Angels • Temporary • London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £35k / year • 9h ago

Events & Business Development Assistant

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: Fully Remote (UK)
Travel: Monthly team day in London, plus attendance at industry events and roadshows as required
Contract: Fixed-Term Maternity Contract September 2026 - January 2028

Full Time, Permanent (9am - 5pm)

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Events & Business Development Assistant to join a growing, purpose-led charity that supports people working across the electrical and energy industries.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting income generation, partnership development, events, training programmes and industry engagement. Working closely with the Director of Marketing & Business Development, you'll help ensure opportunities are followed up effectively, stakeholders remain engaged, and business development activities are delivered to a high standard.

This role would suit someone with experience in business development support, sales administration, events coordination, account management support, or a similar commercially focused administrative role.

Key Responsibilities

Support business development and partnership growth activities through effective follow-up and coordination.
Conduct follow-up calls with prospective partners and supporters following initial conversations.
Research and identify new business opportunities using industry resources, directories and publications.
Maintain prospect pipelines, tracking spreadsheets and communication templates
Coordinate attendance at industry events, exhibitions and roadshows
Manage event logistics, materials, calendars and checklists
Source new industry events and networking opportunities
Support charity presentations and external engagement activities.
Assist with the delivery and promotion of training and education initiatives
Manage bookings, invoicing and attendee communications
Maintain accurate records within Salesforce and other business systems
Oversee invoicing processes and ensure accurate record-keeping
Produce presentations, letters, speeches and supporting materials as required

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Experienced in a business development, sales support, fundraising support or commercial administration role.
Confident making follow-up calls and building professional relationships.
Confident to present and talk about the charity at events
Exceptionally organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Comfortable using CRM systems, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office applications.
A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment.

Desirable

Existing contacts within the electrical or energy sectors.
Experience working within a charity, membership body or not-for-profit organisation.
Knowledge of partnership development and stakeholder engagement

Important Requirement

Due to regular attendance at industry events, roadshows and external engagements, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

What's on Offer?

£30,000 - £35,000 salary
Fully remote working
Monthly team collaboration day in London
Opportunity to work for a respected organisation making a genuine difference to people's lives
Supportive and collaborative culture
Varied role with exposure to business development, partnerships, events and training programmes
Opportunities for personal and professional development

If you're an organised, commercially minded professional who enjoys building relationships and supporting growth initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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