Trainee Event Manager

Trainee Event Manager | Glasgow, UK | Full-Time | Entry Level

Ready to turn your people skills, creativity, and energy into a career in events?

We're looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Event Manager to join our growing team in Glasgow, UK. This is a customer-facing role offering the chance to gain hands-on experience in event coordination, customer engagement, promotional campaigns, and event operations.

No previous event management experience is required. You'll learn from experienced professionals, take on increasing responsibility, and develop the practical skills needed to progress towards Event Coordinator, Event Manager, Campaign Manager, and leadership positions.

Your Responsibilities

As a Trainee Event Manager, you'll:

• Support the planning and delivery of live events, promotional activities, and customer engagement campaigns.
• Assist with event preparation, venue coordination, schedules, and on-site logistics.
• Welcome customers and create a professional, engaging experience throughout each event.
• Communicate confidently with customers, clients, and event attendees.
• Support event teams with setup, coordination, and day-to-day operations.
• Help promote products, services, and campaigns in a professional customer-facing environment.
• Monitor event activities and help resolve customer or operational issues when they arise.
• Gather customer feedback and contribute ideas to improve future events.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure events are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Take part in structured training and gradually develop event leadership responsibilities.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Confident, friendly, and comfortable working in a customer-facing environment.
• Enthusiastic about events, marketing, promotions, and working with people.
• Organised with good planning and time management skills.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships quickly.
• Proactive, adaptable, and willing to take initiative.
• Positive and professional when dealing with customers and clients.
• A reliable team player who enjoys working in a busy environment.
• Ambitious and interested in progressing into event management or leadership.

No previous event management experience is required. Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, marketing, events, promotions, or other customer-facing roles is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses.
• Full event management training and ongoing coaching.
• Hands-on experience with live events and promotional campaigns.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Leadership development and mentoring.
• Recognition and reward programmes.
• Team networking and social opportunities.
• National and international travel opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.

Why Join Us?

This role is designed for people who want more than just an entry-level position. You'll have the opportunity to learn by doing, work directly with customers, develop commercial and organisational skills, and gradually take on greater responsibility within event operations.

For the right person, this can be the starting point for a long-term career in event management, marketing, customer experience, campaign coordination, or business leadership.

Apply Today

If you're looking for an exciting entry-level opportunity where you can develop your skills, work with people, and build a career in events, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for the Trainee Event Manager position in Glasgow, UK.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Hiring decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and business needs.

Pay: From £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• This is a customer-facing role. Are you comfortable working directly with customers as part of your day-to-day responsibilities?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person