Senior Event & Project Manager

Job Description

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.Senior Event and Project ManagerHigh-end Events CatererOxfordSalary up to £55,000 - £65,000 DOEMonday – Friday (flexibility for evenings and occasional weekends)We’re searching for a driven leader to take the helm of catering and hospitality delivery across flagship sporting tournaments. This is more than project management — it’s your chance to shape unforgettable experiences, orchestrate seamless operations, and set new standards of excellence on a world-class stage.The

Senior Event and Project Manager

will oversee the end-to-end delivery of three high-profile sporting tournaments, acting as the primary client liaison and leading all event functions. This role demands strategic leadership, operational excellence, budget management, and cross-functional team coordination to deliver world-class events.Due to the nature of the role it is imperative you come from a Catering-led Events backgroundWhat You’ll Own

Event Journey:

From blue-sky planning through to live delivery and post-event review, you’ll be accountable for every detail.Leadership:

Set direction, define priorities, and ensure momentum across all functions.Food and Beverage Vision:

Bring innovation to menus, presentation, and guest experience.Operational:

Lead teams across catering, logistics, hospitality, and workforce management, ensuring efficiency and flair.Financial:

Take charge of forecasting, tracking, and reconciling budgets, ensuring every pound adds value.Client and Stakeholder:

Act as the key liaison for senior stakeholders, balancing big-picture vision with day-to-day delivery.What Success Looks LikeGuests wowed by hospitality that feels both effortless and extraordinary.Teams motivated, aligned, and thriving under your leadership.Budgets not just controlled but optimised — turning strategy into commercial success.Events delivered to the highest standards, setting a new benchmark for what great looks like.Who You Are

A seasoned event or project manager with experience running large-scale, high-profile projects.A confident communicator who builds strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.Financially astute, with proven success managing multi-faceted budgets.Creative and commercially sharp, bringing new ideas to food and beverage while staying operationally grounded.Calm under pressure, energised by complexity, and motivated by delivering excellence at scale.This is a unique opportunity to combine big picture thinking with hands-on delivery, bringing your expertise to some of the most prestigious tournaments on the sporting ..... full job details .....