Job Title: Senior Event Manager (Project Management)
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Location: Oxfordshire (with flexibility for 1 to 2 days WFH per week, commutable from London)
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 DOE
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Event Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of a series of large-scale sporting events. This is a high-profile opportunity to take responsibility for every element of food and beverage operations, from VIP areas and press spaces through to restaurants and retail catering.
This is a multimillion-pound contract, suited to a strategic leader with proven expertise in project management, client management and budget control.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end management of major events from planning through to live delivery
* Act as the main liaison for client stakeholders across all events
* Manage and inspire a direct team of two, plus wider operational, culinary, logistics and commercial teams
* Oversee the development and delivery of food and beverage strategy, working with partners and suppliers
* Ensure operational excellence across hospitality, public catering and workforce services
* Take full ownership of budgets, including forecasting, cost control and financial reporting
* Deliver accurate project planning, communication and reporting to all stakeholders
* Be onsite throughout the events, leading operations and stepping in where needed
* Drive innovation and creativity in food and service while maintaining brand standards
Ideal Candidate
* Strong background in event catering or food and beverage operations, ideally with sporting or large-scale event experience
* Proven track record in managing complex, high-value projects with multiple stakeholders
* Excellent budget management skills, confident in handling multimillion-pound contracts
* Experience in high-end catering or hospitality environments is highly desirable
* A natural leader who thrives under pressure, motivates teams and sets high standards
* Strong communicator, strategic thinker and highly organised project manager
* Willingness to travel and commit fully during peak delivery periods
The Offer
* Competitive salary of £50,000 to £65,000 DOE
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Hybrid working with 1 to 2 days from home per week available subject to business needs
If you are interested in finding out more, please submit your CV today.