Events & Programming Assistant

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.
• 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
• Knowledge of or interest in Oman, the Gulf, the Middle East, and Arab culture
• 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 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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