About us: 

Access Partnership is the world’s leading tech policy consultancy. We enable consumer access to technology and lead countries to Fair Tech. To do this, we create the environment that allows governments to adopt technologies effectively and responsibly by analysing global trends for the risks and opportunities they create for technology businesses and users of technology, identifying strategies to mitigate those risks and driving opportunities to our clients’ advantage. Our firm uniquely mixes public policy and engineering competencies to achieve our goals. We have offices in London, Brussels, Singapore, Washington, Abu Dhabi, and Johannesburg—and are growing.

The role:

We are hiring a Project & Events Coordinator to provide full support to a successful, growing Practice Consulting team and office in Washington, to begin as soon as possible. You will support the organisation and administration of in-person events, manage ongoing projects, ensuring they’re running on time, to budget and resourced sufficiently. This is an opportunity for a motivated individual who is eager to grow a career in consulting and events.

The Practice

Tech Enabled Verticals create opportunities for clients to shape international policy and regulation that supports market access for innovations that drive growth, health and competitiveness. The team works across multiple sectors including Health, Trade & Tech and Sustainability.

What you'll do:

• Support the delivery of major and complex, multi-year policy and technical advisory projects, co-ordinating resources, budget, scope and change effectively and at pace.

• Coordinate event logistics, including outreach, venue sourcing, and onsite management.

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of quality client solutions, and coordination of client events when required.

• Support the completion of all project, onboarding and RFP documentation related to clients and suppliers

• Provide detailed project reporting, drafting clear communications and content on short timelines

• Oversee the office environment, including the management of office supplies, handling mail, supporting employee onboarding, and co-ordinating basic IT support in collaboration with outsourced IT services, Diary and Expense Management, and any other tasks as required.

What you'll need:

• Previous experience working within an administrative support role, ideally within professional services, events, consulting, technology, or a similar environment such as private members clubs.

• An understanding of basic project and commercial operations, including risks, experience working within a project environment desirable

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, , and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic setting. Previous events management skills desirable.

• High level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams, with strong knowledge of Excel (using financial formulas and creating spreadsheets) desirable.

• Good communication skills in both written and spoken English, with experience in building relationships with team members and stakeholders

What we offer you:

This role is based in our Washington office. Whilst we operate a flexible hybrid working model, the role will likely require an elevated presence in the office and event attendance as required.

Our diverse international client base of technology giants, start-ups and governments will provide the opportunity to work on multiple international projects on behalf of some of the industry’s leading companies. Our firm boasts a collaborative working environment, social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development for all colleagues.