Senior Project Manager - Peppermint Bars and Events

Levy UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects from conception to execution. This role requires experience in managing budgets, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work onsite during events. Responsibilities include coordinating with various departments, managing logistics, and serving as the primary contact at events. Competitive salary up to £50,000 plus bonuses and extensive benefits will be offered, making this an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Private healthcare

28 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with large budgets and commercial decision making.
• Comfortable managing events with revenue exceeding £5m.
• Willing to live and work onsite at festivals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teams to plan large-scale events.
• Manage budget and logistics for events.
• Act as the primary contact on-site at festivals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication

Client management

Bar operations knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Personal Licence Holder

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Peppermint Bars and Events, London | Full time / Permanent

Up to £50,000 + bonus, paid overtime, and excellent benefits including hybrid working, 28 days annual leave, private healthcare, access to leading festivals & events, and more!

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to own the complete commercial ownership of large-scale projects from start to finish at Peppermint Bars and Events. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative team who deliver exceptional experiences at some of the UK’s most high-profile festivals, events, and venues (including BST Hyde Park, Camp Bestival, Mighty Hoopla, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, All Points East, Lytham, and Rewind Festivals!)

This is the perfect role for someone who wants to join a leading event company in the hospitality and greenfield space. If you have the ambition, drive, and leadership skills to play a key role in the project management of world-class festivals and events, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and collaborating with all Peppermint departments to plan large-scale events
• Supporting the delivery of exceptional festival and event projects on time and within budget
• Effectively managing the entire Peppermint Bars and Events Project Team (stock, staffing, finance, operations etc.) to ensure projects are delivered on budget, on time
• Reporting, documentation, and analysis including project plans, licensing paperwork, budgeting, and stock planning
• Acting as the primary point of contact and representing the Peppermint Bars and Events on site at festivals and events
• Coordinating and overseeing all site bar and event operations – event logistics, security, staffing management, operations, stock management, event production, and bar/food services
• Allocating and delegating tasks to Peppermint staff, managers, or relevant sub-contractors
• Bringing new ideas to the wider teams ensuring excellence across all departments
• Presenting event project plans and concepts to the Peppermint Senior team
• Contributing to the development of creative concepts for food and beverage areas alongside Production Manager
• Troubleshooting, problem solving, and making clear and definitive decisions

What we’re looking for

• A background working on greenfield sites or large scale venues
• Excellent knowledge of bar operations in events or festivals
• Extensive experience working with large budgets and commercial decision making
• Willing to live and work onsite at festivals and events both during and outside of regular business hours
• An outstanding communicator with leadership experience
• Able to prioritise a varied and sometimes heavy workload with peak periods
• Strong client management and relationship building experience
• Ability to be Designate Premises Supervisor with familiarity with ELT and Licensing meetings
• Comfortable working on events with multiple bar and food outlets with event revenue at £5m+ per event and used to managing budgets of £1m per event
• Personal Licence Holder
• A full driving licence is a bonus!

What you’ll get in return

• Flexible, hybrid working from our Wellesbourne Warehouse with occasional to the London office, and weekend/evening work
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays and your birthday off
• Private healthcare & wellbeing support (via Medicash)
• Employee assistance programme- counselling and support
• Discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and dining
• Enhanced parental leave + sick pay
• Quarterly team socials
• Apprenticeship programmes available
• Access to some of the UK’s best events, festivals, and sports venues

Why Peppermint?

Peppermint Bars & Events is a multi-award-winning hospitality group delivering bar and food experiences at over 50 of the UK’s most iconic festivals and venues.

Our portfolio includes iconic events like BST Hyde Park, Camp Bestival, Mighty Hoopla, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, All Points East, and Rewind Festival, among many others.

Now partnered with Levy UK & Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences - and shape the future of hospitality.