Workplace and Events Manager

ISS UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace experience firm in London seeks a Workplace and Events Manager to oversee the operational management of their flagship workspace. You will enhance employee and visitor experiences, manage corporate events, and lead a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in facilities management and events, with experience in health & safety compliance. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Benefits package

Friendly culture

Qualifications

• Significant corporate, office, or customer service experience in facilities management.
• Strong background in corporate events management.
• Health & safety experience, including IOSH Managing Safety certification.
• Experience in P&L management of £1m+.

Responsibilities

• Lead the workplace experience strategy to enhance experiences for employees and visitors.
• Plan and deliver events, managing all aspects from planning to execution.
• Curate high-quality hospitality and guest services.
• Design and implement workplace activations to foster community and wellbeing.
• Lead and inspire the workplace team.
• Ensure health & safety compliance on-site.

Skills

Corporate office experience

Events management

Health & safety compliance

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

ISS - Livv Workplace is a leading workplace experience and facility management company that provides workplace and administration services to prestigious client sites across London. We deliver solutions that contribute to better business performance, believing that "people make places and places make people."

We are seeking a Workplace and Events Manager responsible for all aspects of the operational management of our flagship workspace and HQ based in Canary Wharf. Our Head Office team is vital to our business's success. We are looking for someone to transform the office into a showcase for workplace experience, successfully integrating our services to provide a cohesive service offering.

Your duties will include:

1. Leading the workplace experience strategy to ensure every touchpoint enhances employee and visitor experience.
2. Planning and delivering events — owning end-to-end planning and execution of internal and external events.
3. Curating hospitality and guest services to ensure a premium, welcoming experience for all guests and stakeholders.
4. Creating engaging moments by designing and implementing workplace activations that foster community and wellbeing.
5. Leading and inspiring the workplace team.
6. Ensuring health & safety compliance, managing risks proactively on-site.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Significant corporate, office, or customer service experience in facilities management and workplace experience.
• A strong background in corporate events management.
• Health & safety experience, including IOSH Managing Safety certification.
• Experience in P&L management of £1m+.

Working for ISS means being part of a company passionate about service, with our people at the heart of our business. We offer an excellent salary, benefits package, and pride ourselves on our friendly and vibrant culture.