Support Events Manager (Fixed Term)

OverviewSearcys are looking for a Support Events Manager to join the team at The Gherkin in London. This is a fixed-term contract from September to 31 December 2025. The role involves the overall coordination and profitability of events, managing and coordinating the team during events, and working closely with the sales team to deliver events seamlessly. The Gherkin is an iconic London landmark located at the top floors 37–40, known for corporate events, weddings, private dining with a spectacular view, and beverages served at Helix Restaurant and Iris Bar.

Job DetailsJob Type: Full Time – Fixed Term Contract from September to 31 December 2025

Salary: £40,000

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 recommends the budget, marketing plans, and objectives and manages within those approved plans.

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

Recommends, develops, and implements effective marketing plans for generating event revenues.

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

Assembles creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities or outsources to qualified vendors.

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

Qualifications

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

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

About SearcysWe are the oldest caterer in the UK, founded in 1847. Working with us provides the opportunity to be part of London’s prestigious events, with mentoring from skilled colleagues and a chance to be part of a storied hospitality legacy.

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