Events Manager: Craft Unforgettable Corporate Experiences

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering and hospitality company in the UK seeks an Event Manager responsible for planning and executing corporate events. The ideal candidate will have outstanding customer service skills, experience with reservations software, and a background in event planning or hospitality. This full-time, permanent position offers a collaborative work environment along with various benefits including travel discounts and wellness programs.

Benefits

Exclusive travel and grocery discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Programs

Learning and development opportunities

WOW Awards for exceptional contributions

One paid day off for community service

Qualifications

• Managerial experience - managing events team coordinator.
• Ability to deal with enquiries efficiently for guest satisfaction.
• Experience in catering or other food service-related roles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute corporate events ensuring exceptional client experience.
• Coordinate and manage the use of meeting rooms.
• Assist in the production of all key events from planning to delivery.

Skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office

Experience in technical/audiovisual environment

Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively

Ability to adapt quickly to change

Education

Communications, Event Planning or Hospitality background

Tools

Reservation software platforms

Job description

A leading catering and hospitality company in the UK seeks an Event Manager responsible for planning and executing corporate events. The ideal candidate will have outstanding customer service skills, experience with reservations software, and a background in event planning or hospitality. This full-time, permanent position offers a collaborative work environment along with various benefits including travel discounts and wellness programs.