Job Introduction
We're currently recruiting a dedicated Event Planner to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Levy on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.
As a Event Planner, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
- 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
Could you bring your spark to Levy? Here's what you need to know before applying:
Your key responsibilities will include:
- After a handover form the Sales rep, work directly with that client to up-sell and coordinate all details, working to a balance of our recommendations and the client’s specifications.
- Assist the event planner to ensure that all H&S documentation relating to an event is produced in good time before any event activity happens.
- Maintain dedicated client organiser relations throughout the event process and ensure their guests receive uncompromised hospitality and quality service.
Our ideal Event Planner will:
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies, and attending appropriate training sessions.
- Ensure open and constructive working relationships with all internal departments involved in supporting the C&E dept, including maintaining a strong working relationship with key opinion leaders and internal dept heads.
- Develop a seamless and professional relationship with the venue client, while supporting their core mission and values.
- Become proficient in the use of Delphi fdc software, follow its Compass procedures, always add notes for each event, and quality control any inputted data.
- Work professionally and respectfully with all clients, internal departments, suppliers, staff, and supporting colleagues, who may be involved in an event process.
- Professionally represent the venue in all sales transactions and networking* opportunities, such as related industry meetings, functions and shows.
- Respond empathetically and professionally to any customer complaints, seeking advice from the Head of C&E for any uncertainties, either before, during or post event.
- Handle special projects as assigned by the Head of C&E.
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.
Job Reference: com/2606/75434001/52441432/WJ
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!