Job Introduction
As our Event Planner you will report to the Sales Manager and work as part of the SEC Food Commercial Team, and alongside venue colleagues and partners, coordinate the sale of all food, beverage and associated services at the Scottish Event Campus.
Our Event Planner will work with organisers to plan and coordinate the food and beverage requirements for their event whilst maximising on all commercial opportunities.
You will build positive relationships with existing and potential clients, identifying key requirements, budgets and expectations, proposing the most appropriate solution, finalising these requirements, and ensuring a full and timely handover of information to the key stakeholders.
You may also be required to support other departments, including but not limited to our front of house operations.
More about the role:
As our Event Planner you will report to the Sales Manager and work as part of the SEC Food Commercial Team, and alongside venue colleagues and partners, coordinate the sale of all food, beverage and associated services at the Scottish Event Campus.
- You will ensure the safe and secure execution of all operational activities on behalf of all stakeholders, and that all legislative and venues operational procedures and standards are applied to provide a consistent and safe service for all employees, customers and guests
- Personally event coordinate commercial corporate, private conferences and events and collate completed work orders, floor plans, and monthly schedules on a weekly basis for the operational C&E meeting
- Acquire a good knowledge of all products to be able to advise individual customers on their product choice, maximising all sales opportunities to support in meeting revenue targets and continually developing our service
- You will manage the client online booking tool and the client account/bookings with the ops team including ad-hoc requests and raising PO numbers. Collect deposit payments and to ensure that these are in line with the new payment plans and Terms and Conditions
- Provide administrational support to the operations department including but not restricted to producing signage, event menus, table plans and place cards
At SEC Food, we’re proud to be the official catering partner for The Scottish Event Campus. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional customer experience for every visitor to the campus. Our people really care about hospitality and we support all our staff members to help them excel and shine in all that they do. We love to hear from candidates who have a positive attitude and a real passion for great customer service.
The Scottish Event Campus is Scotland’s premier venue for concerts, events, conferences and exhibitions. The campus comprises of the SSE Hydro, the SEC Armadillo and the SEC Centre. The company enjoys an enviable reputation as one of Europe’s most prestigious venues with the SSE Hydro consistently ranked in the top 3 busiest venues in the world by attracting over 1.1 million visitors each year.
Who you are:
- You should embrace the Campus mission; Best Venues, Best People, Best Events
- By adopting our core values for teamwork and collaboration the candidate should share our passion for providing excellent visitor experience
- You should act as a role model and set an example for our team and the wider business
- You will have a passion for the events industry, be an effective communicator and have a sound, demonstrable knowledge of food and drink
- A self-confident, approachable individual who can prioritise, excellent organisational and time management skills
- You will hold a professional and confident telephone manner and have proficiency in the use of Delphi system
- Achieving compliance, customer feedback and complaint handling will also be part of your role
At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.
We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.
Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.
We collaborate with some of the UK’s most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.
What we'll give:
Event Planner
- £27,560 per annum
- 5 out of 7 days per week
- 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 1st birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- On-going training & development and career pathways
- Professional subscriptions paid
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.
We are culinary champions – it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.
Focussed on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.
We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.
We collaborate with some of the UK’s most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.