Junior Events Manager

LOCATION: The HH&T Office – 22-27 The Oval, Second Floor, E2 9DT

HEADS, HEARTS & TAILS

Founded in 2012, we are an event management and creative consultancy serving the drinks industry. We work with iconic spirit brands, global agencies, and influential on-trade operators, delivering dynamic, guest-focused events from one-day activations to weeklong festivals, photoshoots to cocktail development briefs. HH&T combine inspired drinks, impeccable service and future-proof creative. No detail is ever too small for us, and nothing is left to chance.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and critical-thinking junior event producer who will support our events department in all aspects of drinks service, event planning and production, ensuring that high-quality experiences are delivered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Planning & Logistics

1. Assisting in event conceptualisation and planning.
2. Helping source and book event production, suppliers, and vendors.
3. Supporting logistics such as transport, equipment, and staff coordination.
4. Building accurate events quotes for potential and existing clients, ensuring you’re aligned with budgets and time frames.
5. Create job alerts and communicate with freelance staff to organise our best suited staff for each event.

On-Site Event Support

1. Setting up and breaking down event spaces.
2. Coordinating with venue managers, suppliers, and staff ensuring all activations are executed to a high standard.
3. Managing guest lists, support with staff briefing, and sign for deliveries.
4. Maintain a high level of drinks service.

Creative & Production Assistance

1. Collaboratively work with the events team to create brand pitches, event decks and bring refreshing ideas to the team.
2. Support with capturing event content and writing up post-event reports.

Budgeting & Administration

1. Tracking event expenses and invoices, ensuring a high attention to detail with all financial processes.
2. Handling brand budgets and company spending.

Learning & Development

1. Gaining first-hand exposure to high-profile events for music artists, alcohol brands, and product launches.
2. Shadowing senior producers and learning industry best practices.

Office Organisation

1. Maintain and organise office space, event equipment and brand stock (pre and post event).
2. Manage upkeep of office supplies.
3. Ensure suppliers and key contacts information is kept current.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

1. A team player demonstrating a committed and motivated approach and being flexible to meet the department’s needs.
2. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with high levels of accuracy.
3. Strong organisational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
4. Foster a respectful and collaborative approach across the team from suppliers to freelancers and ensure staff welfare is proactively managed.
5. Takes initiative and works with minimal supervision.
6. A genuine excitement for world class cocktails, events and hospitality within the drinks industry.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

1. Minimum 2 years of event industry experience – Internships, volunteer work, or assistant roles in event planning, hospitality, or customer service.
2. Customer Service Orientation– Ensures a positive experience for clients and attendees.
3. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, G-suite, specifically Microsoft Excel.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. UK driving license preferred but not essential.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

• 29 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays and Birthday),
• Hybrid working after 3-month probation period.
• Flexi-time policy (if applicable).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave (3 months full pay for lead carer, 1 month for second carer).
• Team socials and annual offsite with overnight stay.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Guaranteed fun and daily amusement.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitality

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