Job description
Event Manager
City of London
Salary: £43,000–£44,000 per annum.
Predominantly Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend.
Excellent career development & progression opportunities.
Our client is seeking an experienced Event Manager to join their well-established events venue in the heart of the City of London. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality professional with a proven track record of delivering exceptional events and leading high-performing teams.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong client relationships, and take pride in delivering memorable experiences, this role offers the chance to develop your career within a respected organisation that values excellence and internal progression.
As Event Manager, you will oversee the planning and operational delivery of a diverse range of events, ensuring every occasion is executed to the highest standard. Working closely with internal departments and clients, you will manage the full event journey from preparation through to successful completion.
You will be responsible for leading front-of-house operations, coordinating staffing requirements, maintaining exceptional service standards, and ensuring events run efficiently while meeting commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Previous event management experience within hospitality, catering, or luxury venues – this is essential.
City of London
Salary: £43,000–£44,000 per annum.
Predominantly Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend.
Excellent career development & progression opportunities.
Our client is seeking an experienced Event Manager to join their well-established events venue in the heart of the City of London. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality professional with a proven track record of delivering exceptional events and leading high-performing teams.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong client relationships, and take pride in delivering memorable experiences, this role offers the chance to develop your career within a respected organisation that values excellence and internal progression.
As Event Manager, you will oversee the planning and operational delivery of a diverse range of events, ensuring every occasion is executed to the highest standard. Working closely with internal departments and clients, you will manage the full event journey from preparation through to successful completion.
You will be responsible for leading front-of-house operations, coordinating staffing requirements, maintaining exceptional service standards, and ensuring events run efficiently while meeting commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the operational delivery of hospitality and catering events from start to finish.
- Manage front-of-house teams to provide an exceptional guest experience.
- Coordinate event setups in line with client requirements and operational standards.
- Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure expectations are exceeded.
- Monitor staffing levels, logistics, and event timelines to ensure seamless execution.
- Work collaboratively with kitchen, sales, and operations teams.
- Support, coach, and develop team members to maintain consistently high service standards.
About You
Previous event management experience within hospitality, catering, or luxury venues – this is essential.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organisational abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication and client relationship management skills.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to perform under pressure.
- Experience managing high-profile or large-scale events.
- Strong commercial awareness and a passion for delivering first-class service.
