Senior Event Manager in London

Spook is a luxury event catering company based in London, delivering refined, seasonal food and drink with personable and exceptional service. For over a decade, we have partnered with the world’s most respected brands, organisations, and individuals: Prada, Hermès, Loewe, Gagosian, Apple, Christie’s, and Sotheby’s. Our work is known for its creativity, polish, and attention to detail. Alongside our event work, we operate Archway, our neighbourhood restaurant in Battersea. Listed in the Michelin Guide, Archway is celebrated for its ingredient-led cooking and monthly changing menus that champion the season’s very best.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Event Manager to join our leadership team at Spook. This is a pivotal role, responsible for leading the delivery of high-profile events—from intimate luxury gatherings to large-scale productions—and taking ownership of our most prestigious projects. You will act as the key point of contact for some of the world’s most discerning clients, building lasting relationships and managing every detail of planning, logistics, and execution with discretion and care. You will lead cross-functional teams including our chefs, operations staff, and trusted suppliers to ensure a seamless, elegant guest experience that reflects Spook’s exacting standards.

We are looking for someone who brings not only extensive experience from one of London’s top catering or event production companies, but also natural leadership, creative problem-solving, and grace under pressure. You should be someone who thrives on complexity, elevates those around you, and is energised by the opportunity to shape exceptional experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your talent to a creative, independent company where quality and craft come first. You will have the freedom to shape the direction of our events offering, work on projects that matter, and make a meaningful impact within a tight-knit, ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Event Planning & Execution: Lead the planning and delivery of complex, multi-layered events with a strong focus on quality, detail, and originality. Manage logistics, timelines, supplier relationships, and staffing to ensure exceptional execution across all touchpoints. Oversee post-event reporting and continuous improvement processes.
• Client Engagement & New Business: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic and creative guidance throughout the event lifecycle. Build enduring relationships that foster repeat bookings, referrals, and long-term partnerships. Contribute to business development by pitching proposals and securing new high-profile clients. Lead the front-of-house delivery at events, ensuring calm, confident execution with an eye on every detail. Motivate and guide junior team members, freelancers, and front-of-house staff to deliver consistently high standards. Solve problems in real-time with poise and clarity under pressure. Build, manage, and report on event budgets, ensuring profitability without compromising quality or guest experience. Collaborate with our finance team to monitor event margins and forecast revenue accurately. Strengthen and grow relationships with London’s most prestigious venues and suppliers. Help secure Spook’s place on exclusive venue lists through consistent delivery and proactive engagement.

About You:

• Extensive Experience: Minimum 3 years in high-end event catering. You’ve likely worked at one of the leading catering or luxury event companies.
• Client-Focused: Adept at managing HNW and brand clients with discretion, confidence, and care.
• Commercially Sharp: Experienced in pricing, budgeting, and delivering strong event profitability.
• A Natural Leader: Calm under pressure, solutions-driven, and confident managing both teams and client expectations.
• Detail-Oriented: Nothing gets past you—you pride yourself on excellence, not just adequacy.
• Well-Connected: You know your way around London’s venues, planners, and event scene.
• Flexible: Able to work evenings, weekends, and long days when the job demands it.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and year-end bonus
• A chance to shape events for some of the world’s most iconic brands
• Creative, collaborative working environment
• Daily lunches provided
• 50% off at Archway, our Michelin Guide-listed restaurant
• Annual away days and supplier trips
• Opportunity for career progression as we grow

If you’re an experienced event professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-touch, design-led environment—and you’re ready to bring your talent to a company that values creativity, precision, and personality—we’d love to hear from you.