Event Logistics Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Event Logistics Manager to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers the chance to oversee logistics for high-end events, ensuring seamless execution from planning to post-event breakdowns. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leading a committed team while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency. With a competitive salary and generous annual leave, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the events industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced logistics professional with a passion for event management.
• Strong team leader capable of motivating and mentoring large teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for large-scale events both domestically and internationally.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations during events.
• Manage post-event breakdowns and equipment returns.

Skills

Event Management

Logistics Coordination

Team Leadership

Food Safety Compliance

Health & Safety Regulations

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Event Management or related field

Job description

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Absolute
Taste is rapidly
expanding, and we're on the lookout for passionate, driven individuals to be
part of our dynamic team. As an Event Logistics Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our operation—playing a crucial role
in delivering exceptional events and supporting our fixed site business from
initial brief through to on-site execution. This is an incredible opportunity
for an experienced logistics professional with a passion for creating
seamless and memorable event experiences.

This role is full-time (40 hours per
week), with ad hoc hours required based on event schedules. While
the role is flexible, you will be expected to work on-site during events to
ensure seamless execution.

Work alongside top industry
professionals across catering, logistics, and event planning

Competitive
salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, based on experience

Be part of a fast-paced, innovative
team delivering high-end hospitality

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
per annum*

Contributory Pension Scheme*

Key
Responsibilities

General

• Work in a companywide role with
  working closely with all members of the Events department on all
  logistical aspects of their prospective events
• Key focus on large scale
  green field events and large-scale operations both domestically and
  internationally
• Support with smaller ad hoc
  events, on occasion, throughout the year
• Support the warehouse team
  with looking after Absolute Taste owned equipment from stock counts to
  overseeing packing of equipment
• To actively seek logistical
  efficiencies both in terms of financial cost effectiveness and practical
  operations
• Ensure that all applicable legislation (Health &
  Safety, Hygiene etc.) for the event business are up to date, adhered to
  and that any violations are reported to the business
• Assist in Business
  Development and in particular establishing most efficient logistical
  delivery
• Assist designated Event
  Manager in determining accurate, cost effective and realistic budgets
• Aid and assist on any other
  specific projects or
  activities as directed by either your line manager or the Senior
  Leadership Team

Pre-Event

• Work with the Event Manager when necessary to make
  sure CAD Plans and all service provisions are in place for each and every
  event (water/waste/power/rubbish/plant etc.)
• Identifying local suppliers for heavy and light
  equipment in international markets
• Planning routing and if
  required storage for all assets between events in international markets
• Identifying efficiencies
  in equipment utilisation to reduce expenditure on equipment rental.

On Event

• Provide clear and detailed briefings prior to the
  start of events ensuring the whole event team has all the information they
  require and fully understand the objectives and standards for the
  events
• Oversee the event set ups to ensure everything is in
  place to execute the events to a 1st class standard, ensuring all
  logistics elements, food safety standards and H&S compliance are
  professionally delivered
• Maintain regular contact
  with on-site event team including Event Manager, Logistics and BOH teams
  to ensure all issues are resolved quickly and efficiently
• Manage a large team onsite
  to ensure the smooth running of the back of house areas to include
  overseeing deliveries, set up of kitchens, working with a team of porters
  to ensure equipment is efficiently washed and stored throughout the event

Post Event

• Oversee post-event breakdowns, ensuring the site is
  left clean and tidy; all hire equipment is counted and returned; all waste
  disposed of in compliance with event regulations; vehicles are cleaned,
  secured and relocated
• Provide on-going intelligence/data/information that
  can be used by other departments in order to make more
  informed decisions
• Form part of post event de
  brief meetings and ensure on-going intelligence and data is implemented
  and shared
• Assist Event Manager with
  consolidation accounts and budget reconciliation

Personnel
Development and Management

• Ensure provision of appropriate learning, development
  and mentoring support and an established training plan and progress review
  structure is in place for individual persons and the team as a whole
• Develop a committed and focused team with individuals
  who are energised and motivated to perform to a consistently high standard
  to include managing and mentoring junior team members

What We’re Looking For

A team
player working together with the wider business for the overall benefit of the
company

A strong
team leader with the ability to motivate and mentor large teams

Able to
work in a high-pressure, fast-paced and competitive market place;
gaining market advantage

Planning routing and (if required) storage for
all assets between events in international markets

Identifying efficiencies in equipment
utilisation to reduce expenditure on equipment rental.

Customer
focused and solutions driven

Ethical and honest with attention to detail

Skills/Qualifications

Fully conversant with Food Safety and H&S
requirements

First class communication and presentation
skills (both written and verbal)

Full UK driving licence

If you’re an Events Logistics Manager looking
for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Join our passionate team at
Absolute Taste, please send your CV to:

This
job description is intended to illustrate the main duties and responsibilities
of this position. It is not intended to be exhaustive and you are advised that
the duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.