Event Operations Manager - Luxury Hotel

COREcruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Uniform

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

COREcruitment is recruiting an Events Operations Manager for a luxury hotel in London. You will oversee the planning and delivery of group bookings, private events, corporate functions and brand activations, coordinating with F&B, Sales and security to ensure perfect execution.

The role requires 3–5+ years in events operations within luxury hospitality, a Personal Licence, and strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience in Events Operations within luxury settings.
• Proven ability to manage complex events across departments.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and operational delivery of events across the hotel
• Create detailed event plans, run sheets, floorplans and team briefs
• Coordinate F&B, Security, Sales and wider hotel teams
• Manage staffing, set-up, live event delivery and breakdown
• Act as the key operational contact on event days
• Ensure events meet licensing, Health & Safety and compliance
• Manage VIP, corporate and high‑profile events
• Review events and drive continuous operational improvements

Skills

Events operations

Staffing & coordination

Personal Licence

UK licensing knowledge

Health & Safety compliance

Planning & organisation

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Events Operations Manager – Luxury Hotel
Salary: Up to 55,000
Location: London

My client is looking for an experienced Events Operations Manager to join a luxury lifestyle hotel in the heart of London.This is a hands‑on operational role overseeing group bookings, private events, corporate functions and brand activations, taking each event from confirmation through to delivery.You’ll work closely with F&B, Sales, Security and wider hotel teams to ensure every event runs seamlessly.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning and operational delivery of events across the hotel
• Create detailed event plans, run sheets, floorplans and team briefs
• Coordinate F&B, Security, Sales and wider hotel teams
• Manage staffing, set-up, live event delivery and breakdown
• Act as the key operational contact on event days
• Ensure all events meet licensing, Health & Safety and compliance requirements
• Manage VIP, corporate and high‑profile events
• Review events and drive continuous operational improvements

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5+ years’ experience in Events Operations within a luxury hotel, lifestyle venue or high-volume hospitality environment
• Proven experience managing complex events and multiple departments
• Strong understanding of luxury hospitality and event operations
• Personal Licence holder
• Good knowledge of UK licensing, Health & Safety and compliance
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Confident, hands‑on leader who stays calm under pressure
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays when required

What’s on Offer

• £50,000–£55,000 salary
• Meals on duty
• Uniform
• Professional development opportunities