Events Intern

Reports to: Event Manager, Communications 

Based: London, Hybrid  

Status:  3-month fixed term contract, 35 hours per week 

Remuneration: The salary for this role is £12.21 per hour, in accordance with the National Minimum Wage for those aged 21 and over.

The organisation 

The IFRS Foundation sets standards used globally for financial reporting that improve the communication between companies and investors. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation founded on the belief that better information from companies leads to better investment decisions. Our standards—called IFRS Standards—boost transparency, comparability and trust in financial reporting. 

Our mission is to develop high-quality IFRS Standards that bring transparency, accountability and efficiency to capital markets around the world. Our work serves the public interest by fostering trust, growth and long-term financial stability in the global economy 

Job purpose 

We are seeking a talented events intern to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting our key events, including the World Standard Setters Conference and the IFRS Sustainability Symposium 2025, as well as assisting with IASB speaker requests. 

This internship offers an invaluable entry into in event management and communications in a professional services environment. You'll work closely with and learn from two experienced event managers, contributing to all stages of event planning and execution. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Event planning & execution support: Assist events team with day-to-day operations and various aspects of event planning. 
• Registration management: Support event registration tracking, updates, and assist with managing enquiries from attendees. 
• IASB speaker coordination: Assist with speaker outreach to collect bios, materials, and other necessary information. 
• Communication & enquiry handling: Answer enquiries about our events from attendees and vendors. 
• Logistical support: Help coordinate event logistics and process invoices. 
• On-site event support: Provide crucial on-site support during events, including set-up, registration, and general assistance. 
• Administrative tasks: Assist with diary management, scheduling, and other administrative duties as assigned. 
• Creative input & evaluation: Contribute to client communications, offer creative input for event enhancements, and assist with post-event evaluations. 

What you'll gain: 

• Practical experience: Apply your skills in a professional services environment. 
• Professional development: Gain hands-on experience in event planning, client communications, marketing, and analytics. 
• Mentorship: Work under the direct supervision of two experienced event managers, gaining valuable insights and guidance. 
• Networking opportunities: Interact with a wide range of professionals, including speakers, vendors, and conference attendees. 
• Contribution to a cause: Play a part in the success of impactful events for a respected, global not-for-profit organisation. 
• Experience of enterprise-class technology systems: Gain experience using CRM tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Microsoft Office/AI-Copilot tool 

Key skills and personal attributes: 

• Proactive and detail-oriented: You have a keen eye for detail and take initiative. 
• Excellent organisational skills: You're highly organised and able to deliver tasks unsupervised, efficiently, on time and to a high standard. 
• Strong communication skills: You communicate clearly and effectively. 
• Eager to learn: You have a strong willingness to learn new skills and processes. 
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment: You're comfortable working quickly and adapting to changing priorities. 
• Can-do attitude: While prior event experience is a plus, your enthusiasm and willingness to tackle challenges are most important. 

 

Please note: Applicants should be available for a three-month full-time work period. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, legally eligible to work in the UK, and able to commute regularly to Canary Wharf. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

 

Application Closing Date: 31st August 2025

 

Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate before the closing date