Events Operations Manager and Co - Ordinator

Searcys have an incredible new opening in the world famous National Gallery this year and are looking for an Events Operations Manager and Co - Ordinator to join our new Team. 

As an Event Operations Manager and Co - Ordinator for Searcys you will be responsible for building strong relationships with The National Gallery Sales Team and helping to drive the number of events that take place across the calendar year. You will manage the event from enquiry to execution, co-ordinating the event and team to ensure it is delivered seamlessly and exceeds guest expectation.

The National Gallery, located in the heart of London’s iconic Trafalgar Square, houses one of the finest collections of Western European art in the world. With over 2,300 masterpieces spanning from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, visitors can explore works by renowned artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh, Turner, and Rembrandt. The gallery offers a unique opportunity to experience the evolution of art through time, all while enjoying free entry to its permanent exhibitions. A cultural treasure trove, The National Gallery is a must-see destination for art lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

As an Event Operations Manager and Co - Ordinator you will receive the following industry leading 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

Job Description

The Events Operations Manager and Co-Ordinator you will lead the front of house operation on assigned events, providing a comprehensive briefing to all team members involved in the delivery of the event. You will work collaboratively with the Venue Sales and Events team to ensure each event is co-ordinated with 

Job Type:  Full Time  

Salary: £42,000

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 recommend the budget, marketing plans, and objectives and manages within those approved plans.
• Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
• Evaluates each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced.
• Assembles creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities or outsources to qualified vendors.
• Leads 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 prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to work well under pressure
• Meticulous organisational 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

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at