Overview
Salary: £12.6 per hour
Shift hours: Full Time
Are you passionate about creating memorable events and delivering exceptional guest experiences? We’re looking for a highly organised, confident, and enthusiastic Event Planner to join our team. In this exciting role, you’ll be the key link between corporate clients, our catering team, and third-party suppliers—ensuring every event, from conferences and exhibitions to formal dinners, runs seamlessly from planning to delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Collaborating with corporate clients to understand event goals, audiences, and catering requirements
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Advising on menus, room layouts, and event logistics
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Preparing proposals, function sheets, and floorplans
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Coordinating with suppliers and third-party vendors
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Ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols for large-scale events
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Providing accurate cost estimates and managing event budgets
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Negotiating with vendors to ensure best value and quality
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Identifying and delivering upselling opportunities
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Managing contracts, deposits, and invoices in line with Compass policies
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Acting as the main point of contact for clients throughout the event lifecycle
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Problem-solving to ensure flawless event execution
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Leading site visits and conducting post-event reviews for continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For:
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A proactive and enthusiastic team player who lives our values and takes pride in delivering excellent service
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Experience or a strong interest in hospitality and event planning
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Highly organised with excellent time management skills
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Strong communication skills and a confident, professional telephone manner
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to work across multiple systems
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Comfortable handling client feedback, resolving complaints, and maintaining compliance
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Able to work independently and as part of a team
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Honest, reliable, and driven to exceed expectations
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK’s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Job Reference: com/2608/41214001/52758961/BU #RA Group
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!
Reference: com/2608/41214001/52758961/BU
Location: Milton Keynes
