Senior Conference & Events Operations Manager - Excel London NEW Levy £46,310.40 per year Londo[...]

Senior Conference & Events Operations Manager - Excel London NEW Levy £46,310.40 per year Londo[...]

Full-Time 46310 - 46310 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Chartwells Independent

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the delivery of exceptional hospitality at one of Europe's largest venues.
  • Company: Join Levy, a visionary partner in creating unforgettable guest experiences.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, healthcare, 23 days' leave, and more perks.
  • Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment with diverse teams and exciting events.
  • Qualifications: Experience in food service and strong leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 46310 - 46310 £ per year.

We're looking for a dedicated Senior Conference & Events Operations Manager to help lead the day-to-day delivery of catering services at Excel London - one of Europe’s largest and most successful venues, hosting some 400 events per year!

We are Levy, a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet. Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

Senior C&E Operations Manager - The Role:

  • Playing a leading role in the delivery of first‑rate hospitality offering across conferences and events.
  • Alongside the Operations Manager, assist with the development and leadership of your team within Excel London.
  • Inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service to our clients and guests.
  • Facilitating day-to-day clients and hospitality operations, ensuring that we are meeting expectations and consistently ‘Winning One Customer at a Time’.
  • Reviewing performance of hospitality for conferences and events and ensuring delivery of departmental financial targets.

What we're looking for:

  • Experience in a demanding food environment including retail, stand catering, and conferences and banqueting.
  • Experience of working with a client group P&L understanding.
  • Ability to lead others.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to influence and operate at all stakeholder levels.

What you'll get in return:

  • Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits.
  • 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme.
  • Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments).
  • Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby’s first birthday, enhanced family leave.
  • Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships.
  • Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products.
  • Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways.
  • Meals on duty included.

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality. We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Conference & Events Operations Manager - Excel London NEW Levy £46,310.40 per year Londo[...]

Leadership Skills
Client Relationship Management
Financial Acumen (P&L Understanding)
Excellent Written Communication Skills
Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
Stakeholder Management
Event Management