Senior Event Planning & Operations Lead

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Birmingham seeks a Senior Planning Manager to oversee event planning and team mentorship. This role involves ensuring events are executed flawlessly and within budget. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of event management experience and a strong ability to lead teams and communicate effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including healthcare and significant annual leave.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Meals on duty

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event management.
• Proven experience in managing and planning large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee event planning for conferences, trade shows, product launches, and corporate events.
• Manage the events department budget and monitor expenditures.
• Lead and mentor the events operations team.

Skills

Event management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Multitasking

Tools

Event management software

Job description

A leading catering company in Birmingham seeks a Senior Planning Manager to oversee event planning and team mentorship. This role involves ensuring events are executed flawlessly and within budget. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of event management experience and a strong ability to lead teams and communicate effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including healthcare and significant annual leave.