Event Planner

BaxterStorey; London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a personable individual to join their Events Team in London. The role involves planning and delivering events while ensuring client satisfaction and coordinating with various teams for successful execution. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay

Company annual leave

Employee discounts via Hapi app

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an event role beneficial.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Keen to grow and develop in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee events from start to finish.
• Greet clients and handle day-of queries.
• Communicate changes and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Proactive attitude

Creative thinking

Fluency in English

Job description

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BaxterStorey - An Independent Hospitality Provider

Our Story is one of disruption. Driven by industry shakers and taste makers with a passion for progress.

• Always Visionary
• Wholeheartedly Positive
• Creatively Collaborative

Job Description

• Full time – 40 hour per week
• Salary up to £32k dependent on experience

We are looking for a personable individual to join our Events Team. The role involves planning and overseeing the delivery of Events and Townhall Meetings across different Townhall event spaces.

This position serves as the first point of contact for clients and plays an essential role in ensuring the successful execution of these events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives.
• Creating accurate and detailed function sheets for each event.
• Client communication from initial enquiry to final arrangements and post-event feedback.
• Greet clients on arrival making sure that the event is as they require, and ensuring that any of the day changes are passed on where necessary, to the operational team.
• Handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly.
• Collaboration with wider teams involved in the event across the business.
• Effectively communicate any last-minute changes, opportunities or issues that are relevant.

Qualifications

• A passion for events & hospitality
• An ambitious individual keen to grow and develop
• Relevant experience in an event role would be beneficial
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• Meticulous administration, coordination and prioritisation skills
• Time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure to ensure the efficient running of an event
• Proactive and excellent time management
• Ability to think creatively
• English language - Fluent or bilingual proficiency

Additional Information

BaxterStorey has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE ROLE FOR YOU, APPLY NOW!