Senior Event Operations Manager

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London seeks a dynamic Senior Event Operations Manager to lead planning and delivery of high-profile events. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, possesses strong leadership skills, and excels in logistics and creativity. Responsibilities include managing event operations from planning to execution and overseeing budgets and supplier relationships. Candidates should have a proven background in high-end catering and experience with Unique Venues of London. Competitive compensation of £50,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven background in high-end catering or events.
• Experience working across Unique Venues of London.
• Confident leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for a portfolio of events from planning to post-event review.
• Oversee on-site event execution, ensuring service and quality exceed expectations.
• Manage budgets, supplier relationships, and post-event reconciliations.

Skills

Leadership

Logistical planning

Communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

Senior Event Operations Manager - High-end Caterer, London, £50,000

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic Senior Event Operations Manager to lead the planning and delivery of high-profile events within a premium, fast-paced catering and hospitality environment.This role is perfect for someone who thrives under pressure, brings strong leadership to teams, and has a sharp eye for detail, creativity, and logistics.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead operations for a portfolio of events from planning to post-event review
• Collaborate with sales, kitchen, and logistics teams to deliver seamless experiences
• Oversee on-site event execution, ensuring service and quality exceed expectations
• Supervise and support operations teams on-site as well as casuals and ageny staff
• Manage budgets, supplier relationships, and post-event reconciliations

What You Bring:

• Proven background in high-end catering or events
• Experience working across Unique Venues of London
• Confident leadership and people management skills
• Excellent logistical planning and multi-tasking ability
• A collaborative approach and strong communication skills
• Financial awareness and a drive for continuous improvement

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Marlene at COREcruitment dot com

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