Head Of Events - Thesleff Group

Thesleff Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thesleff Group seeks a visionary Head of Events to lead their event strategy, ensuring exceptional experiences across their prestigious venues in London. The role involves overseeing high-profile events, managing a talented team, and aligning with company goals. This is an opportunity to significantly impact luxury hospitality events.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

10 days fully paid sick leave

50% off dining for family & friends

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior events role, ideally in hospitality or luxury sectors.
• Strong track record of managing large-scale events.
• Inspiring leadership skills with team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute event strategy across all venues.
• Lead and inspire the events team for seamless event delivery.
• Collaborate to design bespoke event concepts and experiences.
• Manage budgets and track event performance for profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Client-focused mindset

Organisational skills

Project management

Creative problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Job description

Head Of Events - Thesleff Group

Thesleff Group is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Head of Events to lead and oversee the strategic planning, execution, and growth of events across our renowned portfolio. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and elevate our events offering, ensuring world-class experiences across all venues while fostering creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Thesleff Group operates Los Mochis restaurants in Notting Hill & London City, the iconic Sale e Pepe in Knightsbridge, and the vibrant Viajante87 cocktail bar and lounge in Notting Hill. With private dining, exclusive celebrations, and corporate gatherings at the core of our brand, we aim to create unforgettable moments for every guest.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and creative individual to take ownership of a dynamic events program, while leading and mentoring a growing events team.

Key Benefits:

• Private Health Insurance.
• 10 days fully paid sick leave.
• 50% off when visiting the restaurant with family & friends.
• Career development opportunities.
• A people-focused, inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for events across all Thesleff Group venues, aligning with the company's overall goals and brand identity.
• Lead and inspire the events team, ensuring seamless delivery of all events from conception to execution, while upholding the highest standards of excellence.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including leadership, marketing, and external partners, to design bespoke event concepts and experiences.
• Oversee the planning and execution of high-profile events, including private dining, large-scale corporate gatherings, and exclusive celebrations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience.
• Manage budgets, set financial goals, and track event performance to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, sponsors, and collaborators to strengthen Thesleff Group's reputation for outstanding events.
• Establish best practices for event processes and workflows, ensuring consistency and quality across all venues.
• Work closely with the marketing team to promote event offerings and grow the brand's profile through innovative campaigns and partnerships.
• Analyse feedback, monitor industry trends, and implement improvements to continuously enhance the events programme.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior events role, such as Head of Events, ideally within the hospitality, luxury, or events-driven industries.
• A strong track record of planning, managing, and delivering exceptional events on a large scale.
• Inspirational leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate, and manage a high-performing team.
• Exceptional organisational and project management abilities, with the capacity to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused mindset and ability to build lasting relationships.
• Commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and achieving financial goals.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering unique and memorable experiences.
• A deep understanding of luxury hospitality and event trends, with the ability to translate insights into innovative concepts.

If you are an experienced Head of Events with the vision, creativity, and leadership skills to elevate Thesleff Group's events programme to new heights, we invite you to join our team and shape the future of luxury hospitality events in London.

Thesleff Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.