Events Team Leader

Searcys; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Events Team Leader to coordinate and deliver exceptional events at a historic venue in London. This role involves managing event setups, liaising with teams, and ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining budget objectives. You will be part of a dynamic events team, gaining insights from experienced colleagues in a renowned hospitality company. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to prestigious events and be part of a storied legacy. Join a company that values creativity, organization, and a positive attitude, and enjoy industry-leading benefits as you grow in your career.

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme

Up to 35 days annual leave

Access to everyday discounts

Employee assistance programme

Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School

Meals provided on shift

Annual celebration event

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in event management.
• Thorough understanding of the event management process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure events are set up and delivered on time as required.
• Liaise with kitchen and events team for successful execution.

Skills

Event Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Job description

Company Description
Searcys are looking for an Events Team Leader to join the team at 116 Pall Mall.

As an Events Team Leader for Searcys, you will be responsible for the overall co-ordination of an event, supporting the Managers and coordinating the team during the event.

116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London, benefiting from traditional meeting rooms to glamorous chandelier-filled ballrooms.

As an Events Team Leader, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

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

Job Description
The Event Team Leader will be working as part of an exciting events team to deliver the food & beverage and event operations at a large selection of event spaces.

Job Type: Full Time
Contract: 20 hours
Salary: £14.15 ph

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.
• To liaise with the kitchen and Events team to deliver successful events.
• Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
• Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year 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

Additional Information
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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality