Conference Catering Assistants

We are hiring Conference & Catering Assistants!

Are you looking for short-term work in this summer? Are you organised, customer focused and have a keen eye for detail? If so, this is a great role for you!

Royal Holloway are seeking Conference & Catering Assistants to work from mid-June to mid-September.

The role will be to support the Conference & Catering operations team, ensuring the overall smooth running of the event, and creating memorable experiences for guests / delegates. It is an extremely varied role, in which, responsibilities can include anything from setting-up catering stations to assisting with any requests the conference organiser has from arrival to departure. 

The expectations are high, as are our standards. To be successful in this post you will need:

 Strong communication skills who can converse with a diverse client base

• To be a positive person with a ‘can do’ attitude (be proactive, not reactive)
• To be a true team player who thrives in a fast-paced event and catering environment
• A genuine passion for events and hospitality with a focus on delivering fantastic customer service
• To be punctual, reliable and consistent
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible with working hours (i.e. a variety of day, evening and weekend shifts)

Experience in the events / catering / hospitality industry is preferred, however on-the-job training will be provided – a positive attitude is a must!

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Great rate of pay
• Training and development through on-the-job learning and internal and external courses
• Experience in a vast range of events, including Conferences, Private Events, Weddings, High profile University Events and Graduation 
• Social aspect

The position is available in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

To apply, please send your CV to CandE-Operations@rhul.ac.uk.

 Closing date: Friday 24 April 2026

Interview date: Applicants must be available on Wednesday 29 April for our Recruitment Evening – further details given to successful candidates 

Pay: £13.90 per hour