Change Makers Events Internship

Date Posted: 29/08/2023

Location: London • Full Time

The Company:

Verve is a Live Event, Sponsorship and Brand Experience Agency that uses the power of live experience to win the hearts and minds of consumer and business audiences. We are a multidisciplinary experience agency recognised for creating and delivering world class
experiences for global brands including names like Guinness, PIMM’S, Google, LinkedIn, Amazon & Gym + Coffee.

Established in 1991, Verve is headquartered in Dublin with offices in London and Amsterdam, and as part of The Opus Group, we have partners throughout Europe and across the globe. We have a team of over 100 full time award winning professionals spanning creative, digital, events, activation, entertainment and sponsorship departments. We believe in building long term partnerships with our clients, many of whom have been with us for well over a decade We’re a professional, dynamic and ambitious company who are number one in our field. We operate in a creative, nimble and robust business sector, and we are searching for people who are of a similar nature.

We’re on the hunt for an intern who can give everything they’ve got to an internship here in Verve GB! Do you have a keen interest in Events and Sponsorship? Well, what are you waiting for? We’re looking for an Intern to support our teams. Come join us in helping to bring compelling,
shareable experiences to life. We can bring the practical experience in a fun, buzzy environment if you can bring the commitment, enthusiasm, drive and banter we look for in every strong candidate.

Does this sound like you?

  • Ready to commit for 3 months, with a possibility of extension if successful
  • A real desire to immerse yourself in the events / sponsorship industry
  • Lives for detail
  • Know how to roll up your sleeves and show initiative
  • Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Business level English (conversational and written)
  • Can work well in a team and under pressure
  • Can meet and beat client deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Active on social media-keen to spot opportunities to engage

So, if you’ve got an inquisitive mind and a curiosity about the industry, the agency and our clients, then get in contact. We’re looking for people who are 100% in, ambitious to the core and are excited by the idea of connecting brands with people.

What will your day look like? The in-depth edition:

  • Supporting Account Managers and Account Executives
  • Building strong relationships with your clients, liaising with them on a day-to-day basis at
    middle to junior level, depending on the client’s management structure
  • Execution of agreed strategy and planning at the direction of a senior team member
  • Looking after the day-to-day administrative detail, including compilation and presentation
    of written documents and administration of the budgeting system
  • Collating information for monitoring and evaluation and managing monitoring services
  • Liaising with other client agencies (i.e. PR, advertising, sales promotion, design)
  • Regular updates and liaison with other team members working on the client account
  • Handling all aspects of the administration of the client account in a professional and
    timely manner
  • Admin and office duties as part of the role
  • Researching and booking venues with site recces
  • Sourcing props, gifts etc.
  • Attending events when necessary
  • Representing Verve and its clients in a professional manner at all times
  • All-round nice person who is keen to make the most of a brilliant opportunity

Details:

  • We are looking for applicants looking for placements or temporary positions
  • Flexibility required, not every day is Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm, occasional weekend work at super fun events is required!
  • Based in London Bridge in a quirky and cool office!
  • Weekly pilates
  • Great office culture with frequent social events

Sustainability

Verve is proudly ISO 20121 certified, and is one of the only agencies to hold this certification. We work hard to retain this certification and are always looking for new ways to be more sustainable in our workplace and in our events.

Diversity

We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy. Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is integral to Verve. We know that for our business to thrive and to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

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