At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead logistics for exciting events, ensuring top-notch delivery and collaboration.
- Company: Join Absolute Taste, a dynamic culinary and customer service innovator.
- Benefits: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Exciting role with a focus on sustainability and high-performance culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the events industry while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in logistics and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Who Are Absolute Taste and What Do We Do? We are an innovative culinary and customer service provider, dedicated to delivering inspirational food and experiences that redefine customer satisfaction. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, we continue to grow from strength to strength. As a small, dynamic team of event professionals, we specialize in creating exciting, well-managed, and sustainable events, while fostering strong working relationships. We're looking for individuals who share our fun, resilient, and hardworking values to join our supportive, high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded organisation dedicated to success and a positive, empowering culture.
About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Head of Logistics to oversee planning, procurement, supplier management, equipment, and operational delivery across major UK and international events. This senior role requires exceptional organisation, commercial focus, and proven leadership in fast‑paced, complex environments.
Location Bicester
Your key responsibilities as Head of Logistics will be:
- Operational Leadership
- Act as the senior logistics lead across multiple events and projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and first‑class delivery.
- Lead and support complex multi‑agency operational planning processes.
- Collaborate closely with internal departments, venues, contractors, suppliers, production teams, and clients.
- Develop and implement operational procedures and systems that improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
- Support wider event operations teams where required, adapting to changing project demands and priorities.
- Lead special projects and operational improvement initiatives, including procurement strategies and process development.
- Lead procurement activity for logistics equipment and operational services, balancing cost efficiency with delivery quality.
- Manage high‑value tenders, supplier negotiations, and contractual relationships.
- Identify and manage local suppliers and operational partners in international markets.
- Analyse technical specifications and financial implications to provide informed operational recommendations.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Logistics team, ensuring clear objectives, accountability, and continuous development.
- Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture across internal and external delivery teams.
- Support performance management and ongoing operational training.
Head of Logistics - Events employer: Premier Foods Wholesale
Absolute Taste is an exceptional employer that champions a vibrant and supportive work culture, where innovation and teamwork thrive. Located in Bicester, we offer our employees the chance to grow within a dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding culinary experiences at major events, while also providing opportunities for professional development and leadership. Join us to be part of a passionate organisation that values resilience, fun, and hard work, ensuring every team member contributes to our shared success.
