Events Assistant Apprenticeship

Why choose this apprenticeship?

This apprenticeship will help you to build events capacity, improve planning and create staff who can deliver smooth, customer-focused events.

Who is it for?

Event assistants/coordinators supporting conferences, exhibitions, corporate events, hospitality events, festivals or community events.

What is taught?

• Event planning
• Logistics
• Suppliers
• Customer service
• Marketing support
• Budgets
• Risk
• On-site delivery
• Evaluation and stakeholder communication.

Delivery model

Delivered through weekly, in person sessions in college one day per week.

Employer considerations

• Apprentices will require planned off-the-job training, line manager support and opportunities to practise what is learnt in their day to day role.
• Participation in regular progress reviews helping managers monitor impact and keep development aligned to workplace priorities.</li

What happens next?

Possible progression to events coordinator/manager, marketing/events roles or project management.

Why choose Gateshead College?

Our apprenticeship training is shaped by employers with a focus on commercial confidence, job readiness, workplace projects and leadership and management development. Gateshead College offers expert industry-trained tutors, dedicated apprenticeship support, and a proven track record of helping employers develop skilled and motivated staff.

We work closely with businesses to tailor delivery around operational needs, ensuring apprentices gain relevant skills that make a measurable impact in the workplace while receiving high-quality support throughout their journey.