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Event Staffing Services

Need event staffing to supplement your in-house events team for your flagship events? You can trust Brightspace Events for experienced and professional event staff for your next meetings, conferences, trade shows or sporting events.

Our comprehensive event staffing services are ideal for a variety of different corporate events, guaranteeing reliable event staff to meet the specific needs of different event touchpoints.

We excel in the pre-event planning and can build you a complete team to look after hotels, sponsors, exhibitors and delegates – as well as running the whole project! And of course, once the event is up and running you can make sure the quality remains onsite by bringing that team with you.

High Impact, Low Maintenance Event Staffing Services

Every event is unique, with many and varied elements. Correspondingly, you need a customised team of event staff who hit the ground running, represent your brand with confidence, and manage their roles competently.

For all these purposes, we provide carefully selected, fully trained and briefed teams, including:

  • Event logistics and project managers – Oversee operations and troubleshoot any problems arising on-site
  • Event hosts – Ensure every delegate and guest is warmly welcomed and any queries addressed
  • Registration staff – Manage attendee check-ins to streamline entry and minimise bottlenecks
  • Exhibition stand staff – Act as brand ambassadors, engage buyers, collate accurate on-stand data, and flag hot leads
  • Technical crew – Oversee AV, lighting, and tech requirements
  • Health & safety officers – Ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk
  • Talent and speaker management – Co-ordinate performers and keynote speakers.
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Additional Attention to Detail

 

Outsourced staffing solutions are only part of the equation. We also handle the things you might forget about, or not even know you need. These are often the non-glamorous but fundamental aspects of event staffing, such as:

  • Insurance cover – All staff are covered under our policy
  • Contracting and payment – No laborious admin or payroll to worry about. We manage it all
  • Uniform provision – Sourcing, sizing, and laundering
  • Staff rotas and timesheets – Making sure everyone is in the right place at the right time
  • Health & Safety inductions – Pre-event compliance training
  • Pre-shift briefings – Delivered in person or online for optimal readiness and event updates

Focus on Event Staff Welfare

 

Event staff welfare isn’t an afterthought, but a vital factor in your event’s success. So, it’s essential to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment. We’re committed to achieving this on your behalf. And in turn, you benefit from the following results:

  • Attendee satisfaction – Happy attendees re-registering year after year
  • Inclusivity and accessibility – Events everyone can participate in and benefit from
  • Health & Safety compliance – Not a box ticking exercise, but expert measures to prevent unnecessary accidents
  • Engaged staff – Well-trained and productive teams who have a positive impact on guest experience
  • Environmental and ethical alignment – A commitment to sustainable event management practices in support of with your broader sustainability and ESG strategies

Frequently Asked Questions

As a UK-based event staffing provider, Brightspace Events partners with a range of specialist agencies who supply experienced, professional staff to support your corporate events, conferences, trade shows, and sporting events across the UK and Western Europe.

Our own team of Event Managers is carefully selected and trained to meet the high standards expected in the UK business environment, ensuring smooth event operations from pre-event planning to onsite management. Below, we answer the most frequently asked questions about event staffing to help you better understand our services and how we can assist in making your event a success.

1. What types of event staff do you provide?

We offer experienced professionals for a wide variety of roles, including registration staff, event managers, hospitality and catering teams, exhibition hosts, logistics coordinators, technical crew, and brand ambassadors. Our teams are carefully matched to suit the requirements of conferences, trade shows, sporting events, festivals, and corporate functions.

If we don’t have the expertise or don’t have enough staff ourselves, we have trusted, expert partners who we work with to make sure you get exactly the right people in exactly the right roles.

2. Why should I use an event staffing agency instead of hiring temporary staff myself?

Using a reputable agency ensures you get reliable, well-trained staff who are screened for professionalism, punctuality, and relevant experience. We manage recruitment, training, onboarding, payroll, and HR—saving you time and reducing risk at your event. This ensures your guests receive the best experience and your event runs smoothly. 

3. Which areas do you cover?

Brightspace Events provides staffing across the UK, including major centres like London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and Glasgow, and nationwide for large-scale or multi-venue events. Local teams are available to ensure rapid deployment when needed and to keep costs and expenses down.   We are based in Northampton.

4. How far in advance should I book event staffing services?

It is advisable to book as early as possible, especially for large or high-demand events. However, we understand event needs can change at the last minute and can often accommodate urgent requests, depending on staff availability.

5. Are your staff fully trained and compliant with UK regulations?

Yes, all Brightspace Events staff are vetted, appropriately trained, and briefed for each event. We ensure compliance with UK employment laws, health & safety, and GDPR/data protection regulations. Many team members are also trained in customer service, event security, or food hygiene as required.

6. Can you provide specialist or multilingual staff?

Absolutely. We maintain a diverse pool of event professionals and can provide staff with specific skills, languages, or certifications upon request. Please let us know your unique requirements during the booking process.

7. What happens if a staff member is unavailable or there’s an emergency?

We have robust contingency plans—from on-call backup staff to rapid replacements—to ensure staff cover is maintained. Your dedicated account manager will be your main point of contact throughout the event for any last-minute issues or support needs.

8. Do you provide support with event management and planning?

Yes, in addition to staffing, our services include pre-event planning, team leadership, sponsor and delegate management, and full on-site project management to guarantee your event’s success.

Get Started Today

Ready to elevate your next event with reliable event registration solutions? Contact Brightspace Events today to discuss how we can support you in creating an unforgettable experience. Enquire now to discover our delegate registration system and how we can assist with your registration for the event.

Let’s Talk

Your event deserves the best, starting with the right team for your individual needs.

The Brightspace Events team provides event staffing as part of a full-service event management package or a modular approach.

Get in touch today to discuss your event needs.