Event Planning Manager, London Stadium

Delaware North; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33-day holiday allowance (incl. bank/9

Favourable pension contributions

Free meal on event days

Job summary

Delaware North UK is seeking a full-time Events Planning Manager to join our team at London Stadium in Stratford, London. You will lead the event planning process, coordinate with venue stakeholders and clients, and ensure outstanding guest experiences for conferences, boardroom meetings, award ceremonies and launches.

With 5+ years in events and strong IT and communication skills, you will manage suppliers, diary, and briefing meetings, while ensuring health and safety and licensing compliance

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ event experience in a similar environment.
• No degree required.
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent knowledge of food and event hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-matchday event planning for clients, venue partners, sponsors and box holders, prioritising guest experience.
• Ensure accurate supplier pricing and review new experiences to enhance guest experience.
• Diary management for events and coordination with relevant departments.
• Produce and distribute weekly function sheets and lead weekly briefing meetings.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, food hygiene, licensing laws and trading standards.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Productivity

Flexibility

Fast learner

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North UK is hiring a full-time Events Planning Manager to join our collaborative team at London Stadium in Stratford, London. As an Events Planning Manager, you will be fostering great relationships with non-mathday clients, using our event spaces to tailor a variety of events -- from Conferences to Boardroom meetings, Award Ceremonies and Podcast Launches. If you are the confident Events Planner we are looking for to lead the event planning process and coordinate between our team members, venue stakeholders, and client, join our fast-paced team to grow your career.

What We Offer

• A generous 33-day holiday allowance (including bank holidays)
• Favourable pension contributions
• Free meal on event days
• Experience in a dynamic workplace hosting major sporting events and concerts, including West Ham United football club, UK Athletics Meet, upcoming global stars taking the stage, as well as a range of exciting meetings and events still to come in 2026 and 2027

What will you do?

• Manage the non-matchday event planning for all clients, including venue owner partners, sponsors, and box holders, prioritising the best guest experience
• Ensure accurate supplier list rates and privileges, reviewing new industry experiences and options to enhance the guest experience
• Diary management for events, ensuring accurate information and successful planning of operation of events, collaborating with relevant departments.
• Produce and distribute weekly function sheets, and lead weekly briefing meetings with internal teams and key stakeholders
• Ensure company accounting policies are adhered to and the operation is in accordance with current practice of health and safety, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws, and trading standards

More About You

• 5+ years’ event experience, particularly within a similar environment
• No degree required
• Skills in communication, organisation, attention to detail, productivity, flexibility, and quick to learn
• IT literate including Microsoft Office
• Excellent knowledge of food and event hospitality

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel and work at the London Stadium, and possibly other venues as necessary
• Availability to work evenings and weekends for event days, due to events-based nature of the role

Who We Are

Delaware North has managed the hospitality services at London Stadium since 2015. Home of the Hammers and UK Athletics, this 60 - 80,000 stadium has been at the centre of world-class events. Starting off hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics, London Stadium has grown to hold a vibrant portfolio of elite sporting events and concerts. From Europe’s first MLB Series, IRB 2015 Rugby World Cup matches, annual Athletics events, to artists like Burna Boy, Iron Maiden, Take That, and Metallica, there’s aways something exciting happening at London Stadium. Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success. Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals. Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!