Searcys are looking for an Events Manager to join the team at The Pump Room.
As an Event Manager for Searcys you will be responsible for the overall co‑ordination and profitability of an event, supporting the Managers and co‑ordinating the team during the event.
The Pump Room sits at the heart of the Roman Baths – all grandeur, chandeliers, history and Champagne energy. By day, we serve refined restaurant dining and one of the most celebrated afternoon teas in the country. By night, we transform into an unforgettable events space hosting glamorous dinners, private celebrations and show‑stopping experiences.
As an Event Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:
- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
- Up to 35 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
Job Description
The Event Manager will be working as part of an exciting events team to deliver the food & beverage, event operations at a large selection of events spaces, Will also help the front of house operation on assigned events, providing a comprehensive briefing to all team members involved in the delivery of the event.
Job Type: Flexible
Responsibilities:
- To ensure events are set up as required by the event sheets.
- Ensure events are delivered on time as required by the event sheets.
- To liaise with the kitchen and Events team to deliver successful events.
- Conducts short- and long-term planning and management for events.
- Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
- Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year experience in event management
- Thorough understanding of the event and meeting management process – conception to completion
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast‑paced, multi‑faced, creative environment and able to work well under pressure
- Meticulous organizational abilities; high attention to detail
- Concise and effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution‑oriented perspective
- Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills
- Creative, positive energy, self‑directed, amiable, and composed under pressure
