Event Manager - QEII

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Job Introduction

Event Manager at QEII Centre

We are QEII Taste, by Levy UK + Ireland, the QEII Centre's award-winning caterers. We are renowned for creating and delivering exceptional guest dining experiences. Based on the core principles of quality, innovation and service, QEII Taste aims to exceed client expectation.

From graduation and awards ceremonies to international conventions, our menus are sure to enhance the event experience. From our prime location in the heart of Westminster, we have hosted over 13,000 events since it was opened by Her Majesty the Queen on the 24th June 1986.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Support the catering operation to improve the customer food service experience, delivering excellent customer care and ensuring the highest level of cleanliness throughout all work areas.

More about the role:

• Be aware/present of all the forthcoming events
• Ensure sufficient equipment and stocks are available for each function
• Build relationships and recognise regular clients and QEII conference centre staff
• Ensure effective set-up and clearance of conference rooms
• Ensure all staff are well briefed prior to each event
• Ensure all equipment is safe and functioning
• Pro-actively undertake personal development
• Responsible for all Front of House staff in the absence of a senior team member
• Refer non-standard issues to Head of Events
• Responsible for all decisions that affect the success of a client event or visits

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 and 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

Vodafhone discounts

Pension scheme and Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days + BH's and an additional day off for your birthday

2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during the first year back

Competitive and supportive family benefits

Day off for baby's 1st 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 you are:

• Proven experience in conference and event management role
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
• A passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences
• Knowledge of industry trends
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

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 sports, 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.

Focussed 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 have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, 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.

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.

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.