Event Manager - QEII Centre
£36,000 per annum
Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
Meals on duty
Vodafone discounts
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
Competitive and supportive family benefits
Day off for baby's first birthday
Holiday purchase scheme
On-going training & development and career pathways
Professional subscriptions paid
Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Who We Are: Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality. In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London. We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences. Focused on doing the right thing for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We are official partners of the British Paralympic Association and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage. We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.
More about the role: The QEII Centre is the largest dedicated conference and exhibition space in Central London and we are looking for an enthusiastic Event Manager with an eye for customer service and a passion for all things food to join our team. You will be looking after a range of events from the planning to post-event follow up and will be the main client contact dealing with all catering requirements. Principal contact between QEII Taste and the client, selling, developing, organising and managing C&E catering Building great relationships with clients, whilst maximising all business opportunities through upselling; including follow up calls with clients to ensure satisfaction Monitor all standards of service, particularly food quality Responsible for all client meetings, whether face-to-face or virtual. To be involved in showrounds and requirements meetings for events Responsible for creating Catering Schedules for clients confirming all of their catering requirements, and liaising with clients regularly to ensure all last minute changes and requests are met on the event day Holding Menu Tastings for clients who request this prior to an event
About you: Organised with keen attention to detail Positive, proactive and innovative A strong communicator across all mediums - we need confidence and can-do attitude A team player, we have a strong element of focus on team work so you must be prepared to get stuck in and be involved Enjoy building relationships with clients and delivering legendary experiences for our customers
At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard. We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate. Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.
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Who We Are: Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality. In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London. We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences. Focused on doing the right thing for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We are official partners of the British Paralympic Association and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage. We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.
More about the role: The QEII Centre is the largest dedicated conference and exhibition space in Central London and we are looking for an enthusiastic Event Manager with an eye for customer service and a passion for all things food to join our team. You will be looking after a range of events from the planning to post-event follow up and will be the main client contact dealing with all catering requirements. Principal contact between QEII Taste and the client, selling, developing, organising and managing C&E catering Building great relationships with clients, whilst maximising all business opportunities through upselling; including follow up calls with clients to ensure satisfaction Monitor all standards of service, particularly food quality Responsible for all client meetings, whether face-to-face or virtual. To be involved in showrounds and requirements meetings for events Responsible for creating Catering Schedules for clients confirming all of their catering requirements, and liaising with clients regularly to ensure all last minute changes and requests are met on the event day Holding Menu Tastings for clients who request this prior to an event
About you: Organised with keen attention to detail Positive, proactive and innovative A strong communicator across all mediums - we need confidence and can-do attitude A team player, we have a strong element of focus on team work so you must be prepared to get stuck in and be involved Enjoy building relationships with clients and delivering legendary experiences for our customers
At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard. We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate. Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.
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