Events & Programming Assistant
British Omani Society
Hours
37 hours per week
Length of contract
2 year
About the Organisation
British Omani Society works to strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Oman. It acts as a cultural and educational bridge, promoting.
About the role
The British Omani Society (BOS) is seeking an Events & Programming Assistant to support the delivery of its wide-ranging events programme and youth engagement initiatives. This is a dynamic role in a small and collaborative team, with opportunities to work closely with high-profile UK and Omani stakeholders, including embassies, government representatives, students, alumni, and corporate partners.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver monthly in-house members' events, including speaker liaison, guest support, AV setup, catering, and logistics.
- Lead the organisation of youth schemes (Arabic Language Scheme and Student Volunteers Oman Scheme), including participant recruitment, shortlisting, interviews, visa and travel arrangements, and post-trip feedback.
- Operate and troubleshoot event AV and tech (Zoom, livestream, webinars, recorded lectures, PowerPoint).
- Assist in organising flagship annual events such as the BOS Annual Lunch, Oman Natural Heritage Lecture, Summer Conference, and Football Association Project, often involving senior stakeholders.
- Manage New Generation Group and alumni activities.
- Plan and implement online events (webinars, hybrid formats).
- Contribute ideas to programme planning and development.
- Serve as the first point of contact for member enquiries.
- Reconcile invoices and liaise with the Treasurer for payments.
Skills, Competencies & Experience
Essential Criteria:
- Experience organising events (including voluntary experience)
- Highly reliable, organised, and able to multitask
- Collaborative and enthusiastic team player
- Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work some early mornings/evenings during events (with time off in lieu), and occasionally travel, including potentially to Oman
- Fluent in English, with strong written skills
Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge of or interest in Oman, the Gulf, the Middle East, and Arab culture
- Arabic language skills
Compensation & Benefits
- 23 days of annual leave
- Pension contributions
- A collaborative, supportive working culture
- The opportunity to build a high-value network across the UK and Oman
- A meaningful role with a high degree of autonomy
Conditions of employment
- You must have the right to work in the UK
Working locations
- Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely
How to apply
- Please submit a CV and a one-page cover letter explaining why you are suited to this role to [email protected] by 23:59 on 31st July 2025.
- Please include your earliest available start date. Please ensure the subject line of your email reads "Events & Programming Assistant Job Application."
Interviews
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early if the role is filled.
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