Head of Events programming

Public House; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality venue in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Events Programming. This role involves planning and delivering a variety of in-house and external events, ensuring high-quality standards that balance creativity with commercial impact. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of event management experience, particularly in hospitality or the pub sector, and possess strong project management and negotiation skills. Competitive salary and multiple employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

50% off food and drink

Health and wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Work anniversary rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in event management within hospitality or the pub industry.
• Experience delivering both large in-house events and intimate high-profile functions.
• Proven capability in budget management and achieving financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of key in-house events and activations.
• Plan, produce and deliver a wide range of events from intimate gatherings to large-scale parties.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure events support business objectives.
• Track and report on event performance to refine programming.
• Manage full event budgets for all venues.

Skills

Event management experience

Project management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

We're looking for an experienced events leader who understands that the most successful programming balances creativity with commercial impact.The Head of Events Programming is responsible for planning, organising and delivering a varied programme of in‑house and external events. You'll have a proven track record of curating high‑quality events‑whether cultural, seasonal, or food‑and‑drink led‑while collaborating closely with operations, marketing, and site teams to bring them to life seamlessly.

What's in it for you as our Head of Events programming:

• Salary - Competitive salary and Package discussed at interview
• 50% off food and drink in our pubs for up to 4 people
• Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our restaurants, including our kitchen team. Access your tips weekly in your digital tip jar.
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars and restaurants + More.
• 24/7 Health and wellbeing support, Access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
• Celebrate your 1‑year work anniversary with an overnight stay in the Cotswolds.
• Access to Wage stream, A financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.
• Earn more with our employee referral scheme.
• Opportunity to buy wine at cost price.
• Career progression opportunities, on going training to develop yourself personally and professionally.

What you'll be doing as Head of Events programming:

• In‑House Event Planning and Delivery - Lead the planning and execution of key in‑house events and activations, including opening parties and major seasonal events such as Halloween, Christmas and New Year's Eve, as well as brand collaborations.
  • Work closely with the Brand and Marketing Director to ensure every event reflects the company's values and creative standards.
• Events Programming and Production - Plan, produce and deliver a wide range of events from intimate gatherings to large‑scale parties, ensuring consistently high creative standards.
  • Oversee all aspects of event production including coordination, logistics, creative development and on‑site execution.
  • Attend key events during weekdays, evenings, weekends and public holidays, while delegating appropriately to other teams where your presence is not required.
• Collaboration and Cross‑Functional Coordination - Work closely with Marketing and Creative, Design, Operations and other internal teams to ensure events support business objectives.
  • Act as the main point of contact for external collaborators, artists and creative partners to ensure smooth collaboration and high‑quality output.
• Event Success and Feedback - Track and report on event performance by reviewing feedback, attendance, and marketing metrics.
  • Use insights to refine programming and ensure events remain relevant, engaging and commercially effective.
• Budget Management - Manage full event budgets for all venues, ensuring delivery on time and within financial targets.
  • Complete P&L for each event

• Minimum of five years' experience in event management within hospitality or the pub industry.
• Experience working with high‑profile clients and exclusive events is highly beneficial.
• Strong background in event management, ideally within hospitality or the pub sector.
• Experience delivering both large in‑house events and intimate high‑profile functions.
• A well‑developed network of suppliers, brands and entertainment partners.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and relationship‑building abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a guest‑focused approach.
• Proven capability in budget management and achieving financial goals.
• Creative thinker with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering memorable experiences.
• Willingness to travel between sites.

This role suits someone passionate about creating exceptional experiences who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. The Head of Events Programming will play a key role in elevating the group's brand and guest experience through innovative and impeccably executed events.