Job Description
Job Title: Deputy Event Operations Manager (Venue based)
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Location: SE London
Salary: £35k per annum
The Venue: A large historical building based in SE London hosting a range of events from filming, corporate events and weddings
As the Deputy Event Operations Manager you will play a crucial role in the seamless execution of events including weddings and filming at the venue. This position requires someone super passionate about events with meticulous attention to detail. You will be very client facing and therefore a positive and 'can-do' attitude is really important! This is a stunning space and a great venue to work for with an excellent benefits package.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of event planning and execution, including but not limited to logistics, supplier management, kit orders, event management and staffing.
- Assist the Event Operations Manager with client liaison on the event day, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring their needs are met throughout the event.
- Assist and monitor event staff on the day of events
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with external suppliers and the in-house catering teams
About you:
- Experience in managing weddings is a must as this is a frequent event at the venue
- You will need to be able to drive
- Proven experience in event operations management, preferably in a historical or heritage venue.
Benefits:
(These are some highlights of the benefits, a full list can be given should your application progress)
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Paid sabbatical/ special projects leave
- Bupa Healthcare Cash-plan including Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff personal accident scheme, incorporating dental
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Free membership to on site Sports Club for staff and their children
- Enhanced sick pay
- Free lunch, tea & coffee all year round
- Enhanced maternity pay/adoption pay/paternity and shared paternity pay
- Staff events throughout the year
- Closed over Christmas
Please apply to be considered for this role