Assistant Logistics Manager - Excel London

Compass Group UK & Ireland; London; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks an Assistant Logistics Manager to oversee logistics for various events at renowned venues in London. Responsibilities include managing event setups, collaborating with teams, and conducting stock audits. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including healthcare, pension scheme, and ongoing training development.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits (dental, optical, therapy)

Pension scheme

23 days + Bank Holidays leave

Ongoing training and career pathways

Qualifications

• Experience managing logistics for events.
• Ability to collaborate with different teams.
• Proficient in reporting and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage the logistics of all C&E functions.
• Oversee setup and breakdown for events.
• Conduct quarterly stocktakes and manage equipment rental volumes.
• Report maintenance issues in the venue.

Skills

Logistics Management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Job description

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Job Introduction

Assistant Logistics Manager - Excel London

• £35,190 per annum

About the role:

• Responsible for managing the logistics of all C&E functions for the company within the venue.
• Oversee the setup and breakdown of all C&E functions and communicate necessary information across the logistics team.
• Collaborate with the Back of House manager to manage picklist procedures, liaise with the operations team, report shortages, and offer alternative solutions.
• Conduct quarterly CCG stocktakes with the Back of House manager, report discrepancies, and justify any variances.
• Manage equipment rental volumes, coordinate with suppliers for delivery and collection according to event setup deadlines.
• Handle equipment returns or collections, and inform the head of department of any potential losses.
• Implement measures to reduce breakage of china and glassware.
• Attend event planning meetings as requested.
• Report maintenance issues within the venue to the Facility Manager or Head of Logistics.
• Assist in producing the department rota upon request.
• Follow and improve operating and cleaning procedures in collaboration with the Head of BOH and Back of House manager.

Benefits:

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits including dental, optical, and therapy treatments (covering up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + Bank Holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
• Extra leave days following maternity leave within the first year back
• Supportive family benefits
• Day off for your child's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Ongoing training, development, and career pathways

Who We Are:

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We operate at some of the most renowned venues worldwide, delivering exceptional food, drink, and hospitality experiences.

Our UK partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC), and ExCeL London.

We are passionate about culinary excellence, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion. We are proud partners of the British Paralympic Association and ensure all team members earn at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

We collaborate with leading UK brands to provide top-tier experiences.

Job Reference: com/1405/60105001/52738890/SU #Levy UK