Deputy Event Operations Manager

Searcys are looking for a Deputy Event Operations Manager to join the team at 116 Pall Mall.

As a Deputy Event Operation Manager for Searcys you will be responsible for the overall co-ordination and profitability of an event. Managing and co-ordinating the team during the event and working closely with the sales team and client to deliver the event seamlessly.

116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London. Originally de-signed by John Nash, the architect behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion. This venue benefits from traditional meeting rooms to glamourous chandelier filled ballrooms.

As a Deputy Event Operation Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues

• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme

• Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)

• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal

• Employee assistance programme

• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School

• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue

• Annual celebration event

• Cycle to work scheme

• Your birthday off to celebrate in style

• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

The Deputy Event Operational Manager will be working as part of an exciting events operations team to deliver the food & beverage, event operations at a large selection of events spaces, Will also lead the front of house operation on assigned events, providing a comprehensive briefing to all team members involved in the delivery of the event.

Job Type:  Full Time

Salary: 40K + TRONC

Start – Middle to Late November

Responsibilities

• To ensure events are set up as required by the event sheets.

• Ensure events are delivered on time as required by the event sheets.

• Attend and have active input to daily and weekly event operations meetings.

• To liaise with the kitchen, event sales, operations and client teams to deliver successful events.

• Conducts short- and long-term planning and management for events and sales.

• Develops and recommend the budget, marketing plans, and objectives and manages within those approved plans.

• Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.

• Evaluates each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced.

• Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.

• Minimum 2 years experience in event management

• Thorough understanding of the event and meeting management process – conception to completion

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to work well under pressure

• Meticulous organizational abilities; high attention to detail

• Concise and effective verbal and written communication

• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective

• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills

• Creative, positive energy, self-directed, amiable, and composed under pressure; helpful and humble