Event Planning Manager, Meetings & Events, Wembley Stadium

Delaware North; Wembley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Event Planning Manager at Wembley Stadium, responsible for organizing non-match day events. You will manage relationships with clients, coordinate events, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

33-day holiday allowance

Favourable pension contributions

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ event experience in similar environments.
• Proven track record in corporate, private, and social events.

Responsibilities

• Manage event planning for all non-match day events.
• Ensure supplier list rates and privileges are accurate.
• Collaborate with heads of department for successful event operations.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to Detail

Productivity

Flexibility

Education

No degree required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Event Planning Manager, Meetings & Events, Wembley Stadium

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The opportunity

Delaware North UK is hiring a full-time Events Planning Manager for non-match days to work for 12 months of maternity cover at the iconic Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London. Share our vision and help create exceptional experiences under the arch for organisers and guests alike. As an Events Coordinator, you will be fostering great relationships with clients and guests, using our event spaces for a variety of event styles. If you are the confident Events Planning Manager we are looking for, with a proven track record in corporate, private, and social events, ready to lead the event planning process and coordinate between our team members, venue stakeholders, and guests, join our valued team in this incredible atmosphere and kick off your next career move. Apply today.

The opportunity

Delaware North UK is hiring a full-time Events Planning Manager for non-match days to work for 12 months of maternity cover at the iconic Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London. Share our vision and help create exceptional experiences under the arch for organisers and guests alike. As an Events Coordinator, you will be fostering great relationships with clients and guests, using our event spaces for a variety of event styles. If you are the confident Events Planning Manager we are looking for, with a proven track record in corporate, private, and social events, ready to lead the event planning process and coordinate between our team members, venue stakeholders, and guests, join our valued team in this incredible atmosphere and kick off your next career move. Apply today.

Pay

The expected pay for this role is Competitive

What We Offer

Lofty goals? We have them too. At Delaware North UK, we like a challenge, and talent and hard work are rewarded. Here, you’ll find yourself working at the coolest venues with some of the best team members. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, so if you’re ready to take the next step, score your next career goal with us and see why Delaware North is your best move yet. As our team member, you’ll receive:

• A generous 33-day holiday allowance (including bank holidays)
• Favourable pension contributions
• Experience in a dynamic workplace hosting major international sporting events and concerts, including England’s National Football teams, Cup Football competitions, Rugby League Ashes, Dua Lipa, multiple nights of both Oasis, and Coldplay, and so much more in 2025
  
  

Help us delight the world by applying today.

What will you do?

• Manage the event planning for all non-match day events, including corporate, private, and social guests, venue sponsors, and box holders
• Ensure supplier list rates and privileges are accurate
• Diary management for events, ensuring accurate information and successful planning of operation of events, collaborating with relevant heads of department
• Manage the production and distribution of the weekly function sheets, and lead weekly briefing meeting 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 including conference centres, hotels, and unique venues; 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
  
  

Who We Are

Since its opening in 2007, Delaware North have been the proud hospitality provider at the iconic Wembley Stadium, home to England’s National Football Teams. As the UK’s most significant sports and entertainment venue, the buzzing Wembley Stadium has showcased some of the world’s most iconic events, giving Delaware North team members countless opportunities to build outstanding memories with our guests.

From the Lionesses making history in 2022, winning the UEFA Women's Euros with a record crowd for their first European title, to world-class concerts from Adele, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, and The Weeknd, there is something for every entertainment enthusiast to enjoy. Wembley Stadium holds historic moments in English entertainment; with a glowing reputation that proceeds itself, working with Delaware North at Wembley gives you first-class access to making spectacular events come to life. With jam-packed events year-round, there will be opportunities to excite everyone; this might not be your only job, but it may be your best!

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitality

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