Role: Event Manager (Cover – 3-Month Fixed)
Location: London (HQ-based with some on-site event work)
Pay: £2,500 - £3,500 per month depending on experience + Generous Overtime Pay
Contract: Full-Time, 3-Month Fixed-Term (Christmas cover)
Start Date: October 2025
We are now seeking an experienced
Event Manager (Sales)
to join our dynamic team on a 3-month contract during our busy end-of-year period. This busy and exciting role will span
event management, account management, lead generation, and client retention
, with a strong focus on high-value clients across the creative, corporate, and private sectors. We are seeking individuals with a background in event catering sales, who are passionate about food & events, and looking for a new challenge
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage and develop relationships with both venues and clients
* Create bespoke client proposals
* Attend tastings, site visits and client meetings
* Carry out all commercial and operational planning for each event, including booking staff and equipment
* Create full event sheets for each event
* Comprehensively brief freelance and full-time staff for events
* Assume full responsibility for the event on site, including managing the event, catering/plating, and staff when required
* Prepare invoices and chase payment where required
EXPERIENCE:
* 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within a catering or events company
* Confident, self-motivated, and professional
* Experience with Weddings is preferred
* Excellent communication skills
* Personal licence holder preferred
* Comfortable working simultaneously across a high volume of bookings and events.
* Experience using CRM platforms
* Proven track record of working well under pressure
* High attention to detail and extremely organised
* Ability to build and maintain client relationships
Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm will be your general office hours, although you will be expected to work events outside of these hours and occasionally on the weekend e.g. weddings.
Direct Reports: None
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekend availability when required