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Job title:              Head of Event Operations – London Catering Company

Salary:                 Up to £55k + Bonus

Location:             London

We are working with a fast-growing London catering company seeking a Head of Event Operations to lead multi-site event delivery and drive operational excellence. This is a senior leadership role overseeing high-volume, complex events across corporate, private, and large-scale productions—combining strategic oversight with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event operations across multiple venues and sites
• Manage and develop a team of Event Managers and freelance staff
• Oversee scheduling, resource planning, and operational delivery
• Drive consistency in service standards, processes, and guest experience
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, and licensing
• Build strong relationships with clients, venues, and suppliers
• Collaborate with sales, kitchen, and logistics teams
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Identify efficiencies and drive continuous operational improvement

About You

• Proven experience in a senior event operations role within catering or hospitality
• Strong leadership experience managing large, multi-site teams
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Confident client-facing communicator
• Calm, solutions-focused under pressure
• Strong understanding of event logistics, staffing, and compliance

What You’ll Bring

• A strategic yet hands-on leadership style
• Passion for delivering high-quality events at scale
• Ability to build high-performing, collaborative teams
• Drive to improve processes and elevate standards

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Private healthcare
• Career development opportunities
• Staff meals and a collaborative team culture

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Ed@Corecruitment.com

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