Events Manager

Searcys; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Meals on shift

Cycle to work

Birthday off

Volunteer day

Job summary

Searcys in London seeks an experienced Event Manager to oversee front of house operations for events at 116 Pall Mall. You will coordinate with sales and kitchen teams to deliver seamless events, drive profitability, and lead the event operations team.

The role requires at least two years in event management, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure in a busy venue setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in event management.
• Thorough understanding of the event and meeting management process.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead front of house operations for events at 116 Pall Mall.
• Collaborate with sales, kitchen and client teams to deliver seamless events.
• Lead briefing and manage event teams to ensure on-time delivery and profitability.
• Develop and manage event budgets, marketing plans and objectives within approved plans.
• Maintain or exceed sales and profit targets across event areas.
• Lead creation of engaging event attractions and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Event management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Client liaison

Job description

Full-time Front of House 45 Hours per week

Searcys are looking for an Event Managerto join the team at 116 Pall Mall.

As an Event Manager for Searcys you will be responsible for the overall co-ordination and profitability of an event. Managing and co-ordinating the team during the event and working closely with the sales team and client to deliver the event seamlessly.

116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London. Originally de-signed by John Nash, the architect behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion. This venue benefits from traditional meeting rooms to glamourous chandelier filled ballrooms.

As an Event Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

The Events Manager will be working as part of an exciting events operations team to deliver the food & beverage, event operations at a large selection of events spaces, Will also lead the front of house operation on assigned events, providing a comprehensive briefing to all team members involved in the delivery of the event.

Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities:

• To ensure events are set up as required by the event sheets.
• Ensure events are delivered on time as required by the event sheets.
• Attend and have active input to daily and weekly event operations meetings.
• To liaise with the kitchen, event sales, operations and client teams to deliver successful events.
• Conducts short- and long-term planning and management for events and sales.
• Develops and recommend the budget, marketing plans, and objectives and manages within those approved plans.
• Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
• Recommends, develops, and implements effective marketing plans for generating event revenues.
• Evaluates each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced.
• Assembles creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities or outsources to qualified vendors.
• Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.
• Minimum 2 years experience in event management
• Thorough understanding of the event and meeting management process – conception to completion
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to work well under pressure
• Meticulous organizational abilities; high attention to detail
• Concise and effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills
• Creative, positive energy, self-directed, amiable, and composed under pressure; helpful and humble

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk

RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)