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About the Role

Manage and plan all private, wedding, and corporate events in line with company policies, ensuring exceptional client experiences, protection of brand reputation, and achievement of revenue and profit targets. The role focuses on high-quality event planning, effective communication with internal teams and suppliers, maximising up-selling opportunities, and supporting repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily function sheets, attend meetings, and liaise with suppliers.
• Obtain client quotations in line with venue SOPs.
• Maintain the events diary (Rendezvous), ensuring accuracy of details and revenue.
• Plan and deliver weddings and private events.
• Support large-scale events with the Senior Events Planner.
• Act as the main point of contact for events.
• Attend live events as required and coordinate on-the-day operations.
• Manage client communication, upselling opportunities, and special requirements.
• Ensure timely coordination with internal teams.
• Oversee smooth event operations in collaboration with department heads.
• Brief the events team on updates and BEO changes.
• Ensure accurate billing, deposit collection, and compliance with contracts and invoicing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, licensing, and health & safety requirements.
• Attend required meetings and training.
• Represent Searcys professionally at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience of planning high end events is required.
• External supplier coordination experience.
• Function sheet preparation experience.
• On-site event execution experience.
• Post-event evaluation experience.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Multitasking skills.
• Communication skills.
• Proven experience in event planning within a high-end venue, hotel, or catering company is preferable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for delivering exceptional events and client experiences.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of London’s events and hospitality market is an advantage.

Skills

• Event planning
• Client communication
• Supplier coordination
• Upselling
• Organisational skills
• Multitasking
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship-building skills
• Attention to detail

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full Time
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Events Planner

Salary/Compensations

• £33,000 - £35,000 yearly

Benefits

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Meals provided on shift
• Day off for volunteering
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Access to gym discounts and wellbeing resources
• Access to employee assistance programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Access to wide range of training and 40 apprenticeship programs
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Long Service Recognition
• Annual Awards Ceremony

About the Company

• Searcys are looking for an Events Planner to join the team at Horizon 22 Events.
• Horizon 22 is one of London’s most prestigious event venues, located on Level 58 of 22 Bishopsgate.
• Offering spectacular panoramic views across the capital, this iconic space hosts corporate events, Christmas parties, gala dinners and private celebrations.
• With capacity for up to 500 guests standing or 280 seated, premium catering by Searcys, and state-of-the-art facilities, Horizon 22 delivers an unforgettable experience in the heart of the City of London.
• Searcys is the oldest caterer in the UK, founded in 1847.
• Working with Searcys offers an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, and becoming part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.
• A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, an employer with a rich history and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.