Job Introduction
Assistant Internal Event Operations Manager - Excel, London | Full-Time / Permanent
£34000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
We Are Levy
At Levy UK & Ireland, we create unforgettable hospitality experiences at some of the UK's most iconic venues, including Excel London, Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the SEC.
About the Role
We're looking for a detail-focused and customer-driven Assistant Internal Operations Manager to deliver exceptional VIP and showcase events at Excel London.
This is a fantastic opportunity to manage high-profile events, working closely with clients, chefs, operational teams, and senior stakeholders to ensure every experience exceeds expectations. You'll oversee multiple event spaces, support small teams, and deputise for the Internal Events Operations Manager when required.
What You'll Do
- Lead the delivery of VIP and showcase events.
- Manage multiple event spaces and small event teams.
- Work closely with culinary and operational teams to deliver exceptional service.
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and company standards.
- Drive continuous improvement through guest feedback and attention to detail.
About You
- Previous supervisory experience in hospitality or events operations.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for service excellence.
- Confident working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience delivering premium hospitality or VIP events is desirable.
What's In It For You?
✔ Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
✔ 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
✔ Healthcare, wellbeing and family-friendly benefits
✔ Pension, life assurance and retail discounts
✔ Meals on duty and career development opportunities
Join Levy and play a key role in showcasing Excel London at its very best through outstanding VIP hospitality and exceptional guest experiences.
Why Join Us?
Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.
We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.
- Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
- Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
- Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
- Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
- Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
- Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
- Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
- Meals on duty
- Vodaphone discounts
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
- 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
- Competitive and supportive family benefits
- Day off for baby's first birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- On-going training & development and career pathways
- Professional subscriptions paid
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!