Events Manager

Overview

Searcys are looking for an Event Manager to join the team at 116 Pall Mall, London. As an Event Manager 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 Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in central London, featuring traditional meeting rooms and glamorous ballrooms.

Responsibilities

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 contribute to daily and weekly event operations meetings.Liaise with the kitchen, event sales, operations and client teams to deliver successful events.Conduct short- and long-term planning and management for events and sales.Develop and recommend budgets, marketing plans, and objectives; manage within approved plans.Maintain or exceed budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.Recommend, develop, and implement effective marketing plans for generating event revenues.Evaluate each event to ensure it can be properly serviced.Assemble creative event attractions based on internal capabilities or by outsourcing to qualified vendors.Lead the event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that achieve sales objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in event management.Thorough understanding of the event and meeting management process from conception to completion.Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, creative environment and work well under pressure.Meticulous organizational abilities with high attention to detail.Concise and effective verbal and written communication.Solution-oriented approach to challenges and opportunities.Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills.Creative, positive energy, self-directed, amiable, and composed under pressure.

Job Details

Job Type: Full TimeSalary: £35K + Tronc

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venuesEnrolment into the Searcys pension schemeUp to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)Access to everyday discounts and communication portalEmployee assistance programmeEnrolment into Searcys Champagne SchoolMeals provided on shift when working within one of our venuesAnnual celebration eventCycle to work schemeYour birthday off to celebrate in styleA day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

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