Partnership Executive

Levy UK; Chichester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a Partnership Executive to join their Goodwood Event Catering team. This role involves managing events, building effective partnerships, and ensuring exceptional service delivery while adhering to budget constraints. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and leadership skills, coupled with a passion for hospitality and customer service. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive discounts

Meals on duty

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Professional subscriptions and training

Qualifications

• Good people and organizational skills with an ability to engage and lead others.
• A confident and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and a dedication to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support planning of exceptional guest experiences.
• Build strong partner relationships.
• Plan efficient event logistics and collaborate with culinary teams.
• Directly liaise with clients, guests, and the operational team at events.
• Monitor standards and manage operating costs.

Skills

People and organizational skills

Leadership qualities

Client and stakeholder management

Verbal and written communication skills

Passion for food and drink

Commercial mindset

Job description

Partnership Executive – Goodwood Event Catering

£32,000 + benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We are looking for a confident Partnership Executive to join the Goodwood Event değatcplan (GEC) team. GEC is a profit share partnership between the Goodwood Estate – one of the most prestigious estates in the UK – and Levy, a vibrant sector of the world’s largest catering company, Compass Group. In this exciting Partnership Executive role you’ll work across world‑class events at Goodwood Racecourse including the Festival of Speed, the Qatar Goodwood Festival, and Revival. This is an opportunity to step into an energetic partnership role within hospitality, motorsport and racecourses, with a key focus on building effective commercial relationships, elevating operational efficiency, planning, innovation and communication.

We are Levy

Levy is about elevating experiences. A leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world’s most iconic stadia, entertainment venues and marquee events to bring their spaces to life, Levy is driven by a mission to succeed in the right way. From pioneering tech to seamless operations, show‑stopping menus to exceptional service, Levy uses data and insights to understand guest behaviour and the customer journey while minimising environmental impact and supporting local communities.

Levy is a passionate, diverse, and talented team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

Partnership Executive – the role

• Supporting the planning of exceptional guest experiences in all Partnership areas including event details and food & beverage presentation
• Building strong partner relationships
• Planning efficient event logistics for Partners and members including table and floor plans and equipment requirements
• Collaborating with the culinary team to develop and produce menus and service styles fallback all Partner and membership areas
• Direct liaison with clients, guests and the operational team at events
• Regular monitoring and development – ensuring best standards are delivered
• Managing all operating costs in line with set targets and budgets
• Highlighting business opportunities and striving for continuous improvements in hospitality operations

What we’re looking for

• Good people and organisational skills, strong leadership qualities with an ability to engage and lead people
• Confidence and a positive ‘can‑do’ attitude
• Excellent client and stakeholder management
• Brilliant verbal and written communication skills
• Passionate about food, drink and customer service
• High level of professional standard and quality‑driven
• A commercial and innovative mindset

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary & company benefits
• Aviva Digicare and Medicash – healthcare benefits including dental, optical and therapy treatments
• Exclusive discounts – shopping, entertainment, travel, gym (20% off Nuffield Health, 10% off PureGym), and more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Meals on duty
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• 23 days'int bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday and holiday purchase scheme
• 2 days additional leave, following return from maternity leave during the first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby’s first birthday
• Professional subscriptions, on‑going training & development, and career pathways
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Why join us?

უპ at Levy UK & Ireland, we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion, valuing every individual’s unique strengths. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation and success. We promote fairness, ensure all voices are heard, and provide equal opportunities for all. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, equitable workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute. Together, we achieve greatness.