Senior Private Events Lead – Maternity Cover

Soho House via Caterer.com; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team meal on shift

Membership for Soho House

50% off Food & Drink

Staff Room Rate

Private health and dental care

Life assurance

Birthday day off

Staff discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

Charity days (2 days/year)

Free counselling sessions

Training & development

Team events

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Senior Events Manager to cover maternity leave, overseeing private events for members at Soho House UK. You will lead booking, supervision and delivery of high-end events while representing the Soho House brand and supporting staff, members and guests.

The role involves coordinating logistics, managing budgets, liaising with lead bookers and cross-selling spaces across UK venues, in a fast-paced environment that values exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and remain calm under pressure.
• Hospitable, approachable and passionate about customer service.
• Able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrates competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School.
• Able to work in a team and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event logistics with lead booker and timelines.
• Prepare health & safety plans for large events.
• Assist with budget spec and monitor spend; invoicing to clients and final payments.
• Create function sheets using Tripleseat and distribute to teams.
• Support events team to create successful, memorable events within budget.
• Update function sheets and communicate changes to departments.

Skills

Experience in events

Problem solving

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Autonomy

Tools

Tripleseat

Adaco

POSH

Handle

Job description

Soho House is seeking a Senior Events Manager to cover maternity leave, overseeing private events for members at Soho House UK. You will lead booking, supervision and delivery of high-end events while representing the Soho House brand and supporting staff, members and guests.

The role involves coordinating logistics, managing budgets, liaising with lead bookers and cross-selling spaces across UK venues, in a fast-paced environment that values exceptional service.