We are once again running our Event Assistant summer placement scheme at Goodwood. Running from May through to the end of September, we will be offering the unique opportunity to join the Event Operations team at the heart of delivering our spectacular headline motorsport events; Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival.

The scheme is open to event management students, recent graduates, and those with a passion for events, looking at this opportunity to build experience ahead of a career in events, potentially at Goodwood! 

In this exciting and fast-paced role, every day will be different.  You will join a fun and passionate team, supporting our permanent Event Planners to build the Festival of Speed, one of the largest greenfield event sites in the UK, before moving on to enjoy the build, theatrics and set dressing of the Goodwood Revival.  You will gain exposure into the operations and logistics involved with delivering world class events, and leave with an abundance of experience under your belt.

The role is fixed term from May until the end of September (or for a period within that but at least 16 weeks from 28 May). 

Due to the nature of events and the requirements of this role, holiday will be restricted to between 27 July and 4 August during this period.  Unfortunately, we are unable to progress with any candidates who wish to take holiday outside of these dates. There may be exceptions made for individual date requests for graduation and other similar life events.  Please specify these requests in your application. 

The normal working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, with extended hours and some weekend working required in the lead up to each of the events.  

‘An exciting and fulfilling summer experience! The wide range of skills and knowledge you gain alongside the Events Team leads to professional development in Event Management and access to a better understanding of The Goodwood Estate. I really enjoyed working with the team to deliver the different events and thrived off the fast–paced, ever changing daily tasks. It is a very rewarding experience to see the events come to life!’ Megan – previous Event Assistant

What you will need:

• A passion for delivering Events, ideally studying Events Management or similar at university
• To be gregarious and enjoy working in a team
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to use your initiative, multi-task and think laterally 
• A passion to deliver a great customer experience
• The drive to get stuck in to the practical build
• A valid UK driving licence (ideally)

What you will get:

• Discounted products and services from across the estate
• Free gym and health club membership and a varied range of Wellbeing Classes
• A beautifully unique environment

Due to the rural location of the Goodwood Estate, own or reliable transport is essential. 

• Please view the Summer Event Assistant Job Description February 2024 document (opens in a pop up)