| Introduction to events jobs in exhibition centres | |
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| Exhibition centres are dotted about all over the United Kingdom, usually in the nation’s bigger
cities but they are also to be found in large towns, too. This is great for students and young people who are
looking to do events jobs because it means there is a chance of casual work in exhibition centres close to where
you live or where you are staying.
When it comes to events jobs in exhibition centres, the type of events jobs you could be doing is massively varied just because exhibition centres are so multi-functional. They might be hosting one massive event over a period of time or they can play host to numerous events all at the same time because they are such adaptable spaces. Some exhibition centres are huge and cover thousands of square metres, housing anything from intimate business meeting rooms to conference centres to massive spaces that can hold parties, shows, sports and music events. As well as all this, there are usually retail catering outlets, other retail outlets that promote events and the exhibition centre, bars, auditoriums and some also have hotels attached to them. From all of this, you are no doubt getting an idea that exhibition centres need lots of staff to keep things running smoothly both on a full time basis and on a casual basis. This is perfect for students and young people looking to work flexible hours. Exhibition centres are committed to running every event, however big or small it may be, to an exceptionally high standard and they need staff, even those doing entry level jobs, to contribute towards that commitment so that everyone enjoys the event. This means the exhibition centre can continue to attract new events and even host some of the United Kingdom’s top events. More events euqals more events jobs for people like you. Some of the established major exhibition centres around the United Kingdom that you may be familiar with are Manchester Central (formerly GMEX), London’s Earls Court and the NEC (National Exhibition Centre) in Birmingham. Of course, there are many more around the United Kingdom but if you know these places and the types of events that take place there, then you can see that events jobs in exhibition centres, whichever types of events jobs they are, could be lots of fun. Yes, it’s going to be hard work, too, but you will be meeting new people, you will possibly play a part in making some of the biggest events in the country run smoothly, and you will be earning money at the same time. |
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| Events jobs in exhibition centres - what type of events jobs could I be doing? | |
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| Okay, so if you are a student, young school leaver or you are looking for gap year jobs and you
like the idea of being a part of events in exhibition centres, what types of events jobs could you find yourself
doing? Well the good news is, jobs in events lend themselves very well to those of you looking for entry level
jobs. A lack of previous work experience is not necessarily going to stop you from getting the events jobs you
really want. As long as you can demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm and you are willing to work flexible
hours - sometimes long hours throughout a single shift - then events jobs in exhibition centres could be your
gateway into the world of work and possibly a future career via apprenticeships, internships and graduate jobs.
Because exhibition centres have a commitment to providing first class customer service in all roles - directly or indirectly - many entry level jobs will involve role specific training, especially where health and safety is concerned. For catering jobs, for example, this might be in food hygiene, while facilities management jobs and steward might be concerned with placement of tables and chairs or the number of people allowed in a particular area. Types of events jobs in exhibition centres Retail jobs in events Box office team - Selling tickets, programmes and dealing with advance bookings by phone and online. If you enjoy dealing with cash, credit cards and customers, box office jobs could be ideal events jobs for you. Retail and merchandising - So many different events take place in exhibition centres and the sale of products related to those events is an important part of the business. Again, with these types of events jobs, you will be dealing with cash and credit cards and also making sure goods are restocked. Catering and hospitality jobs in events Catering assistant jobs in events at exhibition centres can take on many guises, depending on your experience and preferences.
Facilities Management Jobs Exhibition centres make use of facilities management teams to generally make sure the rooms and facilities are clean and functioning. For students looking for events jobs in facilities management in exhibition centres, entry level jobs are likely to arise in:
Event security jobs at exhibition centres Because exhibition centres, especially the larger ones, often host major events such as sports events or rock concerts, for example, event security jobs could also be available to students and young people looking for events jobs. When doing event steward jobs at exhibition centres, duties can include traffic marshalling, crowd control, first aid and also checking entry tickets. There are many other entry level jobs that might suit school leavers and students who want to do event steward jobs. For more information about requirements, necessary qualifications (where applicable) and also a list of companies that advertise event security jobs with E4S, take a look at our dedicated page on event security jobs. |
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| I like the idea of events jobs in exhibition centres. Where could I find them? | |
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| Because exhibition centres are so versatile and host a whole variety of different events, there
are so many events jobs you could do. We’ve listed just a few ideas below. If you are staying or living close to
an exhibition centre and you are particularly interested in these types of events jobs over other venues, it might
be worth popping in to see them as some exhibition centres do their own recruitment for casual, entry level jobs.
If you would like variety in your events jobs, however, where you could be working at a variety of the United Kingdom’s top venues, including exhibition centres, the list below could be helpful.
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| What are the types of exhibitions and events that take place in exhibition centres? | |
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Well, the list is almost endless when it comes to events in exhibition centres. Their whole design
is tailored so that they can be versatile and host all different types of events and gatherings. That’s why
events jobs in exhibition centres can be so much fun. Yes, the hours can be long and demanding but, here are just a
few of the events you could be working at - and witnessing at the same time - by doing events jobs.
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| What type of people do events jobs in exhibition centres? | |
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Events jobs in exhibition centres, whatever type of jobs they are, are perfectly suited to
students and young people because many of them are entry level jobs. Let’s have a look at some of the qualities
exhibition centres and staffing agencies look for when advertising for casual staff to do events jobs.
That’s a yes! Whether it’s facilities management jobs, events catering jobs or event steward jobs, working in exhibition centres will look good on your CV for a number of reasons. Transferrable skills you can demonstrate to future employers are:
Because of the transferrable skills you will develop as part of your events jobs working in exhibition centres, you will be well equipped to move onto other things in the world of work, whether that’s as graduate job or apprenticeships. Sometimes, student jobs and part time jobs can lead directly onto a career in that industry. If you would like to develop a career in events, particularly in exhibition centres, there are many possibilities.
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