Festival Admin Assistant - Event Management Team
Mari • London, England, United Kingdom
Posted: May 8, 2026
Job Description
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
Join the Team Behind Big FeastivalWe’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 ...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
Additional Content
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
Join the Team Behind Big FeastivalWe’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 ...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