Event Manager

Event Manager - London
As the Event Manager at QEII Centre, you will be part of QEII Taste, by Levy UK + Ireland, the award-winning caterers renowned for creating and delivering exceptional guest dining experiences.
The QEII Centre is strategically located in the heart of Westminster, having hosted over 13,000 events since its opening by Her Majesty the Queen on June 24th, 1+86. Our menus are designed to enhance the event experience, from graduation and awards ceremonies to international conventions.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Awareness and presence during all forthcoming events
Sufficient equipment and stocks availability for each function
Building relationships with regular clients and QEII conference centre staff
Effective set-up and clearance of conference rooms
All staff well briefed prior to each event
Safe and functioning equipment
Personal development
Responsible for Front of House staff in the absence of a senior team member
Non-standard issues referred to Head of Events
Client event success decisions made by the individual


Benefits include:
MEDICASH Healthcare benefits (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
AVIVA DIGICARE Free annual healthcare check
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS + WELLBEING SITE Perks at Work
ENTERTAINMENT Discounts cinema tickets (up to 55%)
HEALTH AND WELLBEING Discounts Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
TRAVEL Discounts holiday companies like TUI and Expedia
SHOPPING Discounts high street and online stores (up to 15% off)
MEALS ON DUTY Vodafhone discounts
PENSION SCHEME Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme
23 DAYS + BH'S Additional day off for birthday
Career pathways Professional subscriptions paid Financial wellbeing programme


We are looking for someone with proven experience in conference and event management, exceptional leadership and communication skills, strong attention to detail, organisational abilities, passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences, knowledge of industry trends, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
About Us:
Levy UK + Ireland is the sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, working at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
In the UK, we have long-standing partnerships with sports, entertainment, and events venues like Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, SEC, and ExCel London.
We are culinary champions, passionate about sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service, creating legendary experiences.
Focused 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 pay all team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.
We foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion, believing that differences are strengths, and every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.
Estimated salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum.