Events Assistant Floor Manager

Searcys are looking for an Events Assistant Floor Manager to join the team at the IET.

As an Events Assistant Floor Manager for Searcys you will be responsible for the overall co-ordination and profitability of an event. Supporting the Managers and co-ordinating the team during the event.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary professional engineering institution. The IET was formed in 2006 from two separate institutions: the Institution of Electrical Engineers, dating back to 1871, and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers dating back to 1884.

As an Events Assistant Floor Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
- Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
- Annual celebration event
- Cycle to work scheme
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

The Events Assistant Floor Manager will be working as part of an exciting events team to deliver the food & beverage, event operations at a large selection of events spaces, Will also help the front of house operation on assigned events, providing a comprehensive briefing to all team members involved in the delivery of the event, Running the catering elements for events, dinners, receptions.

Working afternoon/ evenings

Salary: £40,000 p.a.

Responsibilities

To ensure events are set up as required by the event sheets.; Ensure events are delivered on time as required by the event sheets.; To liaise with the kitchen and Events team to deliver successful events.; Conducts short- and long-term planning and management for events.; Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.; Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.

Requirements

Minimum 1 years experience in event management; Thorough understanding of the event and meeting management process – conception to completion; Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to work well under pressure; Meticulous organizational abilities, high attention to detail; Concise and effective verbal and written communication; Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective; Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills; Creative, positive energy, self-directed, amiable, and composed under pressure, helpful and humble