Senior Events Manager

We are looking for a Senior Events Manager to join our Catering and Retail Services Office at the House of Lords. This is a position where you will manage the day to day running of the Event Operations ensuring that the team provide a professional and efficient service and operate to the highest standards.

As the Senior Event Manager, this role requires significant levels of service delivery skills plus initiative to work without continuous supervision often during busy service times. The post-holder may be required to move outlet from time to time depending on variable needs of the Department.

You will be accountable for:

• Operating within defined resource allocation of staff, stock and all other expenditure relevant to the operation to deliver demanding targets on service standards, cost control and wider financial constraints.
• Planning, briefing and allocating service teams according to the individual and variable needs of each event, including set-up, service, and break down.
• Leading, motivating and developing a diverse team of permanent, variable hours and agency staff, identifying training needs and supporting structured development and progression.
• Ensuring all staff have a smart appearance and have correct uniform and protective clothes as required; maintaining discipline and integrity of service.
• Working closely with chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure a seamless service according to event specifications.
• Championing the use of event management systems and digital tools, ensuring accurate and timely data input across all events.
• Maintaining accurate event documentation, ensuring clear communication across all departments.
• Producing rotas to include initial allocation of shifts in line with business needs ensuring that all contractual hours are fulfilled and all shifts are staffed to an appropriate level.

If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.

What we are looking for:

• Proven management experience within a large, complex events operation in a high-end (4/5 star) hospitality or venue environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to work effectively within a small management team and motivate staff.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrable organisational, administrative and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail, numeracy skills, and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Sound financial and operational knowledge, including experience of stock control, relevant financial processes, and IT systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of statutory requirements including food hygiene, health and safety, alongside a commitment to political impartiality, discretion, and professional integrity.

It would be even better if you had:

• Understanding financial statements and budgets and being able to explain variances to targets.

What you'll get in return:

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years service).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
• The opportunity to witness history in the making!

The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House.

Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Sunday 17th May 2026. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HL Recruitment.

The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates with diverse characteristics.