Job Introduction
Event Planner - SEC Glasgow
£30500 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
Overview
Levy is the premium hospitality partner to some of the world’s most iconic venues, delivering standout food, drink and service across sport, entertainment and events. Part of Compass Group, we’re proud to work with venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, EICC, ExCeL London and the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
We’re passionate about great food, exceptional service and doing the right thing for our people and the planet. Sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of what we do, alongside our commitment to Net Zero and paying at least the Real Living Wage.
Role Purpose – Event Planner
As an Event Planner at the SEC Glasgow, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional catering experiences across conferences, exhibitions and events. Working closely with clients and Levy teams, you’ll manage events from initial planning through to on-site delivery, ensuring every detail is executed to the highest standard.
You’ll be a trusted point of contact for clients, coordinating menus, logistics and service delivery while championing Levy’s ‘One Team’ ethos and commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate catering for conferences, exhibitions and events
Consult with clients to understand event objectives and catering requirements
Develop tailored menus, accommodating dietary and cultural needs
Manage event logistics, budgets and supplier coordination
Oversee on-site delivery with operational teams, resolving issues as they arise
Build strong client relationships and gather post-event feedback
Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards
About You
Experience in event planning or a similar role
Strong knowledge of food and drink with a passion for events and hospitality
Highly organised, confident communicator with excellent attention to detail
Comfortable managing multiple events and priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office with a professional, customer-focused approach
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!