The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Events Intern / Assistant
6-12 monthsSkills to master
- Event logistics basics, vendor communication, on-site support, attention to detail under pressure.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed logistical elements for several small events or event components.
- Received positive feedback from event managers and vendors on reliability and proactivity.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions accurately and solve minor issues independently.
- 2
Administrative Assistant / Office Manager
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Advanced organisation, scheduling, professional communication, managing multiple stakeholders, basic budget tracking.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently managed complex calendars and administrative tasks for senior staff.
- Implemented new organisational systems that improved efficiency for the team.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- 3
Marketing Assistant / Coordinator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Campaign support, content creation basics, social media management, understanding marketing objectives, working with external partners (e.g., agencies).
You're ready to move on when
- Supported the execution of several marketing campaigns, understanding the different channels.
- Contributed to creating marketing collateral and managed asset libraries.
- Demonstrated an understanding of brand guidelines and consistent messaging.