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About the role
This role supports the Geronpreneurship Innovation Festival and the SUSS Startup incubation programme, working across programme planning, stakeholder communications, logistics and on-the-ground operations. It suits someone organised and detail-minded who enjoys fast-paced, event-based work and is interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, ageing or social impact.
What you'll do
Coordinate and administer the festival and entrepreneurship programmes, including talks, exhibitions, networking sessions, competitions and fringe activities
Handle scheduling, programme rundowns, and speaker and partner coordination and follow-ups
Prepare programme materials, briefing notes and on-site documents
Work with the festival team on event logistics such as venue, equipment, registration and materials
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including the events management company, venue provider and staff on operational requirements
Support intake panels and demo day for the SUSS Startup incubation programme
Communicate with speakers, partners, exhibitors and attendees
Register and confirm guests and respond to queries
Carry out stakeholder and partner outreach and follow-up, such as email updates and reminders to attendees
Take part in community engagement and networking at external events with ecosystem partners
Support event-day operations including registration and session coordination
Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate where needed
Support post-event wrap-up, feedback collection and reporting
Assist in creating marketing content such as copy, visuals and short-form videos aligned with campaign objectives
Suggest captions, posts and basic marketing messages for different target audiences
Assist in digital and physical distribution of marketing and event collaterals for audience segments such as students, founders, partners, mentors and industry stakeholders
Good to know
Full-time, 40 hours per week
On-site work
Minimum commitment until November 2026
Some evenings or weekends may be required during peak periods
Requirements
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, event-based environment
Able to work some evenings or weekends during peak periods
Interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, ageing or social impact is a plus
Benefits
Be part of a festival driving innovation in ageing and impact entrepreneurship
Work alongside startup teams, ecosystem partners, speakers and industry leaders
Gain real event management and operations experience
Develop practical skills in coordination, communication, logistics and stakeholder engagement