Lead Luxury Venue Events Planner & Client Growth

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment into Searcys pension scheme

Up to 22 days annual leave plus bankH

Meals provided on shift

Day off for volunteering

Gym discounts and wellbeing resources

Employee assistance programme

Champagne School

40 apprenticeship programs

Job summary

Searcys at 116 Pall Mall is seeking a Senior Events Planner to manage private, wedding, and corporate events in line with policy and brand standards. You will coordinate venues, suppliers, and client requirements, maximise up-selling, and ensure profitable delivery across high-end events.

This role offers a minimum 40 hours per week, a £39k salary with a 10% annual bonus, and the chance to work within one of London’s historic venues. Start date December 2026 / early 2027.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning within a high-end venue, hotel, or catering company.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for delivering exceptional events and client experiences.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and multitasking.
• Knowledge of London’s events and hospitality market is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the event booking diary within SOPs and deadlines.
• Coordinate planning activities and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain client communication, upsell opportunities, manage accounts.
• Liaise with suppliers, clients, and internal departments for smooth delivery.
• Lead operational communications and briefings for stakeholders.
• Welcome clients on event days and oversee execution with last-minute changes.
• Manage deposits, invoicing, and payments ensuring approval before events.
• Ensure health & safety, hygiene, licensing, security compliance; represent brand.
• Train and motivate the events team and drive retention objectives.

Skills

Event planning

Client communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

London events market

Job description

Searcys at 116 Pall Mall is seeking a Senior Events Planner to manage private, wedding, and corporate events in line with policy and brand standards. You will coordinate venues, suppliers, and client requirements, maximise up-selling, and ensure profitable delivery across high-end events.

This role offers a minimum 40 hours per week, a £39k salary with a 10% annual bonus, and the chance to work within one of London’s historic venues. Start date December 2026 / early 2027.