Operations Assistant Internship Opportunity (Paid)

Easyfairs UK & Global – An Award-Winning Event Company!

Easyfairs UK & Global is a rapidly growing exhibition and events business having recently made a number of acquisitions and with many global launches in the pipeline. We are a dynamic and exciting team to join, with great opportunities for driven, energetic and passionate individuals.

We are looking for a part-time Operations Assistant for our Milan office, who is keen to learn within a fast-paced environment. You will be working within the Operations Team of Packaging Première, managing materials, equipment and online platforms, providing on-site support for exhibitors and staff, supporting the exhibitors via mail and over the phone before the event, ensuring all operational details align with the event plan, assisting with setting up and dismantling booths.

This role requires you to work from our Milan office 5 days a week, with the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week after the completion of a 3 months probationary period.

Skills and attributes required are:

• Native Italian speaker or near-native level (C2 or equivalent)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Impeccable customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to hit deadlines and work under pressure
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Competence in Microsoft Office products including ability to use Excel

Responsibilities will also include:

• Assisting exhibitors with their pre-show and on-site needs
• Point of contact for exhibitor & their stand and show queries
• Liaising with exhibitors to ensure all receive the highest level of customer service pre-show, onsite and post-show
• Management of exhibitor manuals and relative documentation
• Regular floorplan and exhibitor list audits
• Supporting the operations team pre-show and on-site during the show

Who are we?
Easyfairs is a pan-European event company. We organise and host more than 200 events in 14 countries (Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) and we manage eight venues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden. Our passion is to bring business communities and communities of interest together. We strive to “easify” the life of our customers and increase the return on their investment of time and money through all-in formulas, advanced technology and a customer-centric approach. The Easyfairs Group employs 750 highly committed talents. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised several times. We were named Belgium’s “Entrepreneur of the Year®” in 2018 and Deloitte has named us a “Best Managed Company” six years running (2019-24). The company is ranked 11th in the list of the world’s leading exhibition companies. We are also a proud "Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025"!

How to Apply:

If you're ready to kick-start your career in events, apply on our website or send your CV to lara.castagna@easyfairs.com.

Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of events! Apply now and embark on a transformative journey with Packaging Première Milan.

Want to find out more about what we do?

Instagram: @packagingpremiere

LinkedIn: Packaging Première

Website: www.packagingpremiere.it / www.easyfairs.com

We understand that applicants can be put off applying for a job if they feel they don't fit all of the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills/ experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply! Here at Easyfairs, we are passionate about the power of fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our team to thrive in. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.