Senior Events Manager - Benugo

Benugo Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee

Monthly allowance for use at any Benugo location

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company sick leave

Employee discounts via Perkbox

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading event management company is seeking a Senior Events Manager to lead all events across their sites. The ideal candidate will have experience in event management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for food and wine. Responsibilities include managing catering logistics, building client relationships, and ensuring the team is motivated and trained. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including free lunches and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work on events as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all events across Event By Benugo Sites.
• Handle catering logistics and event scheduling.
• Build strong relationships with onsite events teams.
• Financial and budget management including forecasting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Event management

Budget management

Catering logistics

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Events Manager to join the Events by Benugo Team.

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus an annual bonus

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Working pattern: 5 over 7 days, including unsociable hours due to late event finishes.

About the Senior Events Manager role:

• To execute, manage and lead all events across Event By Benugo Sites with the assistance of the Events Manager(s)
• To manage catering logistics, including event file handling, event briefing sheet and service plans
• To manage orders of equipment, beverages and staffing
• To ensure all areas are safe, clean, tidy and secure after an event
• Building a strong relationship with other onsite events teams, working towards growing our share of events
• To ensure all enquiries and client feedback are managed professionally and in a timely manner
• To continuously work towards improving sales and service
• To support office administrator in administration tasks such as payroll and closing the week procedures, and deputise in their absence
• Provide appropriate guidance and support to all direct reports
• Leading and motivating the team through ongoing evaluations, listening, training and mentoring
• Financial and budget management including forecasting, cost control and forward planning

About the ideal candidate:

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Excellent communicator with the ability to motivate and inspire
• Flexibility to work on events as and when required
• Passion for food and wine is a plus!

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!