Reports to: Events Manager (Sam)
Location: Canterbury (mostly remote with some in-person work in Canterbury).
Contract: Part-time, flexible hours:
- Contractual minimum of 5 hours per week.
- We expect to have around 10 hours of work per week, on average.
- In some weeks, especially leading up to major events, we may require up to 40 hours of work per week, but we are happy to be flexible with the right candidate.
Overview
The Tutors’ Association (TTA) is the non-profit professional body for the tuition sector in the UK and beyond. TTA is looking for a reliable and organised Events Assistant to support the delivery of our events. Working closely with the Events Manager, this role will assist with the planning, coordination, and delivery of events-related activity.
The role is primarily remote; however, in-person support is a key part of the position. The Events Assistant must be able to commute to Canterbury for meetings and preparation, and will be expected to provide in-person support at flagship events in London/Leeds as well as support required for online events. Travel expenses will be covered for travel outside of Canterbury/East Kent, and accommodation will be provided where necessary.
Hours will vary week to week depending on the stage of the events cycle, with busier periods in the lead-up to flagship events, subject to a contractual minimum of 5 hours per week. Hours will be agreed with the Events Manager in advance.
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the planning and delivery of our wide range of events. With over 200 events organised annually, from online CPD and Safeguarding to our large 400+ people in-person flagship events such as the National Tutoring Awards and National Tutors’ Conference.
- Assisting with timelines, task tracking, and general event coordination
- Preparing physical event materials (e.g. printing, packing, organising delegate materials)
- Providing in-person support at flagship events, including preparation, set-up, and on-the-day assistance
- Supporting the delivery of online events where required
- Assisting with guest lists, judges, finalists, and general event communications
- Supporting basic email communications using Mailchimp
- Assisting with simple visual assets using Canva (e.g. event graphics, documents)
- Using Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Forms) to support event administration
- Coordinating with suppliers, venues, sponsors, and other stakeholders as needed
- Supporting post-event follow-up and general admin
- Providing ad hoc support to the Events Manager as required
About you
You’ll likely be someone who is:
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and shifting priorities
- Confident in communicating professionally by email and online
- Proactive, calm, and solutions-focused
- Happy to support with both digital and practical, hands-on tasks
- Comfortable using Canva, Mailchimp, and Google Workspace (basic experience is sufficient)
- Interested in events, education, or the tutoring sector
Previous events experience is helpful but not essential. This role would suit someone keen to build experience in events and work closely with a small, purpose-led organisation.
Location & availability
- This role is mostly remote.
- Must be available to work in-person in/around Canterbury for occasional meetings and event preparation.
- Must be available to provide in-person support at flagship events (travel will be included and accommodation will be provided where necessary; dates for further events will be provided no less than 6 months in advance).
- Thursday 2nd-Friday 3rd July 2026 – London
- Thursday 12th-Friday 13th November 2026 – London
- Tuesday 21st-Friday 22nd January 2027, London
- Thursday 12th-Friday 13th March 2027 – Leeds
Equipment
- You will need access to your own laptop; a laptop allowance of £20 per month will be paid on top of the base salary.
- Systems, platforms, and guidance will be provided.
Hours & pay
- Part-time, with a minimum of 5 hours per week. Unless otherwise agreed, working hours will be between 09:00 and 15:00 on normal business days.
- Workload will vary depending on event timelines and the candidate will be required to work more hours around major events, paid at the same hourly rate.
- Hourly rate: Minimum of £12.80 per hour (equivalent to £24,960 full-time equivalent per annum, calculated pro rata). Rate of pay and hours to be agreed based on experience.
How to Apply
Email your CV and cover letter to Sam Nichols, the Events Manager at The Tutors’ Association: events@thetutorsassociation.org.uk
- Clearly state your current availability and maximum hours per week that you could currently offer.
- Confirm you are available for all of the in-person event dates above.