As an Events Planning Manager at Searcys, you will manage and plan all bookings for the events venue at 30 Euston Square, ensuring adherence to company policies and pre-approved parameters to protect brand reputation and maintain profit margins. You will oversee the booking diary, develop key account relationships, manage client requirements, and coordinate third-party suppliers. You will also ensure compliance with health, safety, and accounting procedures, and support the sales and events team in achieving objectives.

Responsibilities

To demonstrate thorough knowledge of our products, prices, facilities, policies and procedures from either the venue or from client (when applicable).
To manager/oversee the booking diary to ensure all bookings are been attended to in a timely manner (sufficient lead time to manage all aspects of the event).
To proactively develop and maintain relationships with key accounts
To represent 30 Euston Square in a professional and cordial manner when interacting with clients, work colleagues and industry peers.
To effectively manage all bookings allocated to you whilst overseeing progress of booking allocated to junior member of the team to ensure the event pack is ready at the agreed date/time by management.
To ensure thorough knowledge with both the Internal and External Hire Agreement between venue and the hirer, including, but not limited to all cancelation policy.
To ensure thorough knowledge of internal and external rates
To ensure all accounting procedures, including but not limited to administration of deposit invoice, deposit credit notes and debt are processed and managed in an efficient manner.
To ensure that under no circumstances, and unless authorised by the general manager, events take place at 30 Euston Square without relevant deposit payments reaching our bank account prior to event date.
To demonstrate competitor awareness and carry out competitor analysis when required.
To process and manage all client requirements in accordance with building, client or company policies to ensure compliance of food, health and safety at all times.
To book, when necessary, third party approved suppliers such as entertainment and/or equipment hire as agreed in written by the client. To manage these booking alongside main event, in scenario that main event date changes.
To ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to as described in the Searcy Health & Safety Policy.
To attend all meetings and training courses as requested by the Senior event Manager.
To carry out any other reasonable duties as required to achieve the objectives and targets of the sales and events team.

Requirements

Excellent product knowledge
Strong business acumen
Leads by example
Excellent communication skills, internally and externally
Responds quickly to drive business through periods of low demand
Takes the initiative
Excellent time management
Supportive / Team player
Financially astute
Proactive in all sales and marketing
Strong presentation skills
Target Driven
Experience in managing and leading a team
Understands the MICE Market

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venues
Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
Your birthday off to celebrate in style
A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
A wide selection of Searcys Ibelong Events