Head of Events

Rhubarb Hospitality Collection; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Events to elevate their on-site events business. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the entire events cycle, ensuring seamless collaboration between teams and exceptional service delivery. Your passion for food and drink, combined with your leadership skills, will help shape unforgettable experiences at a premier cultural venue. Join a vibrant team that values diversity and offers ongoing training and development opportunities. This is a fantastic chance to make your mark in the London events scene while enjoying exclusive perks and recognition programs.

Benefits

Ongoing training and management development program

40% discount in selected RHC restaurants and venues

Employee recognition programs

Cross exposure to events business

Regular food and drink tastings

Corporate gym discount

24 hour Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Event Manager or Head of Events.
• Experience in a cultural venue or visitor attraction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the full events cycle at Frameless.
• Manage venue functionality and lead weekly operations meetings.

Skills

Event Management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of London Food Market

Education

Experience in Event Management

Degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

Part of Oak View Group (OVG), Rhubarb is a premium hospitality collective specialising in luxury event catering, restaurant dining and hospitality. Rhubarb deliver unique dining and venue management at some of the worlds most iconic locations.

About the Venue

Rhubarb are proud to partner with Frameless – London’s permanent digital immersive arts and culture experience. We manage all Events and Hospitality at the venue and we’re looking to recruit an exceptional Head of Events to drive the on-site events business forward into 2024 and beyond.

Frameless features some incredible events spaces, perfect for receptions, dinners, awards, business meetings, product launches and filming.

Role Purpose

As the Head of Events, you’ll be accountable for the full events cycle – To be the conduit between RHC and Frameless, receiving all enquiries and leading weekly ops meetings.

You’ll need to manage all functionality within the venue pertaining to events including briefing the Frameless team on the requirement from them and managing third parties involved. You’ll also line manage two superb Event Planners – great leadership skills are just as important as organisational – as well as work closely with Rhubarb’s legendary events team on everything food and drink.

Proven experience as a venue-based Senior Event Manager or Head of Events is essential. Ideally you will have worked within a similar cultural venue or visitor attraction; although we’ll happily consider applicants from hotels and event caterers. We are a modern venue and you’ll need to manage a degree of ambiguity and adapting requirements.
You’ll need to LOVE food and drink and have exceptional knowledge of the London food market and current trends.
Industry leading development and progression is available to those who seek it.

What’s in it for you?

• Ongoing training and management development program
• 40% discount in selected RHC restaurants and venues
• Brilliant employee recognition programs
• Cross exposure to our events business in London and beyond
• Regular food and drink tastings
• Corporate gym discount
• 24 hour Employee Assistance Program

Our Inclusion Commitments

RHC is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you.

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.