Senior Events Manager

Head of Events Operations

High End Event Caterer

Greater London client base

(Head Office / CPU in East London)

Salary: £53,000 - £57,000 - DoE

5 days over 7

Our client, a fast growing and highly regarded East London-based event catering company, is seeking to appoint a Head of Events Operations. Reporting to the Ops Director, this senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of high profile events across a diverse portfolio of London venues and client sites, including corporate functions, weddings, and large scale events.

This is a pivotal position offering real influence over operational standards, team performance, and event execution. You will play a central role in driving consistency, refining processes, and ensuring exceptional service delivery across all events. A hands on role, you will take full ownership of event operations-from initial planning through to on site execution-while leading and developing a high performing team in a fast paced, multi site environment. Proven multi venue experience is essential; candidates from single site roles will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end to end delivery of events across multiple venues and client locations.
• Lead on day operations, ensuring seamless execution and high service standards.
• Manage, mentor, and develop Event Managers, Coordinators, and freelance teams.
• Plan & allocate resources, staffing, and logistics across a busy events schedule.
• Build strong relationships with clients, venues, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, and licensing requirements.
• Drive operational improvements, processes, and consistency across all events.
• Collaborate closely with sales, kitchen, and logistics teams to support commercial performance.

About You

• Proven experience in a similar role within high end hospitality or events venue setting / caterer.
• Strong multi site event delivery experience (essential).
• Experienced leader with the ability to build and develop high performing teams.
• Highly organised with strong logistical and planning capability.
• Confident and professional in client facing environments.
• Calm, solutions focused, and effective under pressure.
• Commercially aware with budget management experience.
• Hands on approach with excellent attention to detail.