Senior Events & Project Manager
High-end Events Caterer
Oxford / Bicester
Salary up to £55,000 - £65,000 DOE
Monday
Friday (flexibility for evenings & occasional weekends)
Were searching for a driven leader to take the helm of catering and hospitality delivery across flagship sporting tournaments. This is more than project management
its your chance to shape unforgettable experiences, orchestrate seamless operations, and set new standards of excellence on a world-class stage.
The Senior Event & Project Manager will oversee the end-to-end delivery of three high-profile sporting tournaments, acting as the primary client liaison and leading all event functions. This role demands strategic leadership, operational excellence, budget management, and cross-functional team coordination to deliver world-class events.
Due to the nature of the role it is imperative you come from a Catering-led Events background
What Youll Own
Event Journey:
From blue-sky planning through to live delivery & post-event review, youll be accountable for every detail.
Leadership:
Set direction, define priorities, and ensure momentum across all functions.
Food & Beverage Vision:
Bring innovation to menus, presentation, and guest experience.
Operational:
Lead teams across catering, logistics, hospitality, and workforce management, ensuring efficiency and flair.
Financial:
Take charge of forecasting, tracking, and reconciling budgets, ensuring every pound adds value.
Client & Stakeholder:
Act as the key liaison for senior stakeholders, balancing big-picture vision with day-to-day delivery.
What Success Looks Like
Guests wowed by hospitality that feels both effortless and extraordinary.
Teams motivated, aligned, and thriving under your leadership.
Budgets not just controlled but optimised
turning strategy into commercial success.
Events delivered to the highest standards, setting a new benchmark for what great looks like.
Who You Are
A seasoned event or project manager with experience running large-scale, high-profile projects.
A confident communicator who builds strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
Financially astute, with proven success managing multi-faceted budgets.
Creative and commercially sharp, bringing new ideas to food & beverage while staying operationally grounded.
Calm under pressure, energised and motivated by delivering excellence at scale.
TPBN1_UKCT