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Event Managers – Institute of Event Management

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AEO, AEV and ESSA are the three parts of EIA, whose members collaborate and support the events community.

AEO works in partnership with its sister associations on a number of initiatives including research, cross association working groups and lobbying.

This enables the event community to come together as one voice, responding to a range of opportunities or issues into which all sides of the industry have an important input.

It also enables members access to several cross-association working groups, networking events, conferences, forums and industry research.

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AEO, AEV and ESSA are the three parts of EIA, whose members collaborate and support the events community. AEO works in partnership with its sister associations on a number of initiatives including research, cross association working groups and lobbying.

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Team Leader Apprenticeship | Apprentice Team

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The Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship (Level 3) is a fantastic start to a career in the leadership and management industry…

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Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship | Apprentice Team

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The Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship is a fantastic start to a career in the customer service industry...

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Prostart - Training You Today For Tomorrow

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Our Events Assistant Apprenticeship is a fantastic way to develop your skills and progress within the industry An Event Assistant can work in many different organisations and industries. The role would usually provide support and manage an event or events, searching for the right location and venue for the event; working with the design team

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How to become a wedding planner

You can get into this job through:

a college course

an apprenticeship

working towards this role

volunteering

applying directly

specialist courses run by private training organisations

College

You can take qualifications in a related area that will teach you some of the skills you'll need. Courses include:

Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality

Entry requirements

There are no set entry requirements for this route but it may help you to get in if you have:

GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths

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Apprenticeship

You could do an advanced apprenticeship as an events assistant.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

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Work

You could start as an administrator or assistant for an events management company and work your way up, or work at a wedding venue as an in-house wedding co-ordinator.

Volunteering

You could get some work experience with a wedding planner, or organise events like fun days, charity balls or fashion shows for local organisations.

Do It has information on voluntary opportunities in your area.

Direct Application

You can apply directly if you've got experience and skills from organising your own wedding, or the weddings of family and friends. Experience from other jobs would also be useful, including:

event management

hospitality and catering

project management

marketing

public relations

Other Routes

You may find it useful to take a short course in wedding planning. These are offered by several private training organisations.

More Information

Career tips

Many wedding planners have their own blog or website to showcase their work, personality and style.

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a wedding planner from:

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You can get into this job through: a college course an apprenticeship working towards this role volunteering applying directly specialist courses run by private training organisations You can take qualifications in a related area that will teach you some of the skills you'll need.

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a university course

a college course

an apprenticeship

working towards this role

volunteering

applying directly

University

A degree is not essential for this role but you may have an advantage if you have a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree.

Particularly relevant subjects include:

events management

marketing

communications

hospitality management

leisure and tourism

business management

University courses that include work placements will help you get practical experience and develop contacts in the industry.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

More Information

College

There is no set entry route to become an events manager so many courses would be acceptable. You can gain particularly relevant skills and knowledge through courses like:

Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning

Level 3 Certificate in Event Management

Level 3 Diploma in Live Events and Promotion

Some travel and tourism courses may also include an events planning option.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

More Information

Apprenticeship

You could get started in the conference and events industry through the following apprenticeships:

events assistant advanced apprenticeship

hospitality management higher apprenticeship

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

More Information

Work

You could start as an admin or marketing assistant and work your way up through training and promotion.

Companies that would be good to work at include conference management, marketing or public relations.

Volunteering

Volunteer work as a crew member at large events or exhibitions can be a good way to get experience, build contacts in the industry and get to know about vacancies that go unadvertised.

To find volunteering opportunities:

follow conference and events organisations on social media

look out for news of events in your local area

search Do IT

Direct Application

You can apply directly if you can show you have a lot of experience working in areas like public relations, marketing or hospitality.

More Information

Career tips

Employers will usually look for relevant experience and strong transferable skills like organising, budget management and marketing.

It may be especially useful to get any experience you can gain in industries like:

Professional and industry bodies

Find training opportunities and make industry contacts through organisations like:

Further information

You can find out more about becoming an events manager from:

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UCAS provides information, advice, and admissions services to inspire and facilitate educational progression.

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Overview of UCAS Tariff Points for Apprenticeships | UCAS

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For the 2026 cycle, we are introducing a new Tariff points structure that now includes Level 3 apprenticeships alongside A-levels, T Levels, and other post-16 qualifications. These changes aim to support apprentices’ progression to higher education by creating a unified system that helps universities and colleges evaluate apprenticeship qualifications against traditional academic routes. This guide provides an overview of the recent changes, including the new calculation method, key points for providers, and the impact on apprenticeship pathways into higher education.