Events Planner

Collins King & Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Wellbeing initiatives

Company socials

Career development and mentoring

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Collins King & Associates is seeking an organised Events Planner / Event Manager to own end-to-end events in a fast-paced hospitality environment in London. You will coordinate with clients, venues and suppliers, manage budgets and timelines, and deliver premium experiences from planning to delivery.

The role offers hybrid working, development opportunities, and a range of wellbeing and staff benefits. The ideal candidate has at least two years in event planning or management, strong attention

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in event planning, coordination or management.
• Experience delivering events from planning through to execution.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Experience managing event budgets and logistics.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate events from start to finish, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Liaise with clients, venues, suppliers and external partners.
• Manage event logistics, timelines, budgets and operational requirements.
• Source and coordinate catering, entertainment, production and event staff.
• Conduct site visits and prepare event schedules.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure events are delivered to a high standard.
• Manage post-event reporting and budget reconciliation.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Client liaison

Vendor coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a well-established events and hospitality business specialising in premium sporting events, corporate hospitality and bespoke experiences.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and hands-on Events Planner / Event Manager to join a growing team and take ownership of events from initial planning through to successful delivery.

The Role

• Plan and coordinate events from start to finish, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Liaise with clients, venues, suppliers and external partners.
• Manage event logistics, timelines, budgets and operational requirements.
• Source and coordinate catering, entertainment, production and event staff.
• Conduct site visits and prepare event schedules.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure events are delivered to a high standard.
• Manage post-event reporting and budget reconciliation.

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience in event planning, coordination or management.
• Previous experience delivering events from planning through to execution.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Experience managing event budgets and logistics.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• A background in sports hospitality, corporate events, luxury hospitality or experiential events would be highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

• 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Hybrid working (one day from home after probation).
• Wellbeing initiatives and fitness classes.
• Regular company socials, incentives and trips.
• Career development and mentoring opportunities.
• Additional company benefits.

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about events and hospitality who is looking to develop their career within an exciting and fast-paced environment.