Deputy Event Operations Manager

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across Searcys venues

Pension scheme enrollment

Up to 35 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Enrolment into Searcys ChampagneSchool

Meals provided on shift

Job summary

Searcys is seeking a Deputy Event Operations Manager for 116 Pall Mall in London. You will coordinate food & beverage delivery, event operations and front-of-house on assigned events, leading the operations team with briefs to ensure seamless delivery.

Join a historic venue family with industry-leading benefits and the chance to influence multiple high-profile events across a renowned portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in event management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure events are set up as required by event sheets.
• Ensure events are delivered on time as required by event sheets.
• Attend and input to daily and weekly event operations meetings.
• Liaise with kitchen, sales, operations and client teams to deliver events.
• Plan and manage budgets, marketing plans and objectives.
• Maintain or exceed budgeted sales and profits across event areas.
• Evaluate each event to ensure proper servicing.
• Lead the event team to build customer relationships and achieve sales goals.

Skills

Event management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Operational planning

Job description

Searcys are looking for a Deputy Event Operations Managerto join the team at 116 Pall Mall.

As a Deputy Event Operation Manager for Searcys you will be responsible for the overall co-ordination and profitability of an event. Managing and co-ordinating the team during the event and working closely with the sales team and client to deliver the event seamlessly.

116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London. Originally de-signed by John Nash, the architect behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion. This venue benefits from traditional meeting rooms to glamourous chandelier filled ballrooms.

As a Deputy Event Operation Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

The Deputy Event Operational Manager will be working as part of an exciting events operations team to deliver the food & beverage, event operations at a large selection of events spaces, Will also lead the front of house operation on assigned events, providing a comprehensive briefing to all team members involved in the delivery of the event.

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

38K+ TRONC

Start – Early 2027

Responsibilities:

• To ensure events are set up as required by the event sheets.
• Ensure events are delivered on time as required by the event sheets.
• Attend and have active input to daily and weekly event operations meetings.
• To liaise with the kitchen, event sales, operations and client teams to deliver successful events.
• Conducts short- and long-term planning and management for events and sales.
• Develops and recommend the budget, marketing plans, and objectives and manages within those approved plans.
• Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
• Evaluates each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced.
• Leads event team to build long- and value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.

• Minimum 2 years experience in event management
• Thorough understanding of the event and meeting management process – conception to completion
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to work well under pressure
• Meticulous organizational abilities; high attention to detail
• Concise and effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills
• Creative, positive energy, self-directed, amiable, and composed under pressure; helpful and humble

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk