Undergraduate Event Support Placement

About the role

UTAC Millbrook's Events team delivers experiential events for automotive clients, mainly product launches, training and exhibitions, often on its test tracks. This undergraduate placement works alongside Event Managers to plan and run B2B events, and grows into running your own events, including the Aston Martin events at the Aston Martin Clubhouse. The placement builds a network with suppliers and clients and helps prepare you for employment after university.

Key responsibilities

• Support Event Managers from planning to delivery of all events at UTAC Millbrook
• Take ownership of Aston Martin events
• Select, brief and manage external suppliers
• Liaise with internal departments so events run smoothly
• Help with undergraduate recruitment for the following year
• Complete event-related administrative tasks
• Manage high-quality events that exceed customer expectations

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management or similar, projected 2:1 or above
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 5 or above
• Experience or volunteering at events, or working in hospitality, preferred
• Full UK driving licence and own transport; public transport is not available
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check
• Flexibility to work occasional long hours and some weekends

Required skills

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication, attention to detail and customer-facing skills
• Team player who can use initiative, solve problems and show project management awareness

What we offer

• Life cover and healthcare cashback plans
• Discounts through the Perkz reward scheme and recognition awards
• Contributory pension schemes and generous holiday benefits
• Family-friendly policies and employee assistance services

Applications close on 4 January 2027, with an assessment centre later that month. Visa sponsorship is not available.