Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.
Your impact
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Freelance Event Manager to join our Growth Marketing team and help deliver a series of vibrant brand pop-up events at universities across the UK.From Freshers Week Fairs to on-campus pop-up experiences, you’ll be at the heart of creating engaging student activations that connect students with top employers through Handshake. If you’re passionate about events, love meeting new people, and have a track record of delivering seamless experiences, this is for you.
Your role
- Lead and manage events across the UK, connecting students with top employers and opportunities through Handshake.
- Drive a van to and from events, transporting equipment (full clean UK driving licence essential – van driving experience required).
- Set up and break down event equipment, ensuring everything is in place for a successful activation.
- Brief, manage, and motivate student brand ambassadors on-site to align with campaign goals.
- Monitor the event’s execution, ensuring it runs smoothly and according to plan.
- Provide end-of-day reporting to capture insights and performance.
Your experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in event management.
- Proven van driving experience with a full clean UK driver’s licence.
- A proactive self-starter who is solutions-focused and results-driven.
- Confident with lifting and setting up event materials and equipment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to keep teams aligned and motivated.
If you’re ready to hit the road and bring our student brand experiences to life, we’d love to hear from you! 🚐✨Please note: due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually.
About us
Handshake is the career platform for Gen Z. With a community of over 17 million students, alumni, employers, and career educators, Handshake’s network is where career advice and discovery turn into first, second, and third jobs. Nearly 1 million companies use Handshake to build their future workforce—from Fortune 500 to federal agencies, school districts to startups, healthcare systems to small businesses. Handshake is built for where you’re going, not where you’ve been.When it comes to our workforce strategy, we’ve thought deeply about how work-life should look at Handshake.
With our hybrid-work model, employees benefit from collaboration and shared team experiences three days per week in our vibrant offices, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work two days per week (unless noted in the specific job posting). Handshake is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York, London, and Berlin.Handshake is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws.
If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know during initial communications.
