Your mission
Supporting the Preparation of DSEI Germany
* Assist with the organisational planning and operational preparation of an international defence and security exhibition.
* Coordinate and liaise with external service providers, suppliers, and partners.
* Maintain and update project plans, Excel trackers, and timelines.
* Support the preparation of meeting rooms, event spaces, and service requirements.
On-Site Support During the Exhibition
* Provide operational support as part of the event team during the build-up, live event, and breakdown phases between late February and mid-March.
Participation will be arranged in line with your academic schedule and availability.
Administrative & Organisational Support
* Maintain and update data in Excel, Monday.com, and CRM systems.
* Support the preparation and follow-up of meetings and projects.
* Assist with budget tracking, supplier administration, and operational reporting.
* Prepare presentations, reports, and organisational documentation.
Communication & Coordination
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, and PR.
* Coordinate external communication with service providers and, where applicable, customers.
* Support cross-functional projects and operational processes.
Your profile
* Currently enrolled in a degree programme in Event Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, or a related field.
* Structured, reliable, and solution-oriented way of working.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Confident user of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word); ideally with initial experience using CRM systems or project management tools such as Monday.com.
* Excellent communication skills in German; good English skills are required.
* Hands-on mentality and enjoyment of working as part of a team.
* Willingness to actively support on-site operations during the exhibition.
Why us?
* The opportunity to help build one of Europe’s most important new defence and security exhibitions from the ground up.
* Exciting insights into the organisation of international exhibitions and events.
* A varied role with plenty of scope for initiative, learning, and responsibility.
* The chance to work within an international and dynamic team.
* Flexible working hours that fit around your studies.
* Modern office space in the heart of Berlin.
* Access to attractive corporate benefits.
About us
DSEI is firmly established as the leading international defence exhibition in the UK and Japan. With the launch of DSEI Germany, a European edition will be added to the portfolio. The first event will take place from 9 to 12 March 2027 at Hannover Messe, one of the largest and most modern venues in the world.
DSEI Germany is aimed towards a high-level international audience, including over 1,600 exhibitors, government delegations, national pavilions and companies from traditional and non-traditional defence and security technology.