Event Manager
JAMES GRACE ASSOCIATES LIMITED · UK wide
Event Manager at JAMES GRACE ASSOCIATES LIMITED, across the UK, paying £15.00 - £21.00 per hour. This is a part-time role.
- Salary
- £15.00 - £21.00 per hour
- Location
- UK wide
- Contract
- Part-time
- Posted
- 17 hours ago
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Waiting Staff
About 22% above the going rate for waiting staff
Reference https://www.jamesgraceassociates.co.uk/job/event-manager-1510.aspx
About the role
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Hours: Part-time, casual
Location: Various event venues
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Event Manager to join our catering team on a part-time, casual basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience in event management, hospitality, catering or a similar role who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional events.
As Event Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing events from set-up through to completion, ensuring everything runs smoothly and that our clients and guests receive a high standard of service.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing events on-site from set-up through to completion
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Acting as the main point of contact on the day for clients, suppliers and staff
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Coordinating the catering team and ensuring everyone understands their responsibilities
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Ensuring food and drinks service runs smoothly and to schedule
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Liaising with the kitchen and front-of-house teams
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Managing event timings and responding to any issues that arise
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Ensuring the venue is presented to a high standard
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Carrying out event set-up and close-down when required
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Maintaining excellent customer service throughout the event
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Ensuring health, safety and company standards are followed
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Helping to ensure every event is delivered professionally and successfully
About You
The successful candidate will:
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Have previous experience in a similar event management, hospitality or catering role
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Be confident managing a team in a busy event environment
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Have excellent communication and organisational skills
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Be able to remain calm and professional under pressure
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Have a strong eye for detail and high standards of customer service
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Be confident dealing directly with clients and resolving issues
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Be flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends and varying hours depending on event requirements
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Have a positive, hands-on approach and be willing to get involved wherever needed
Essential Requirements
Due to the nature of the role and our insurance requirements, applicants must:
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Be aged 21 or over
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Hold a full manual driving licence
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Have access to their own vehicle
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Be willing and able to travel to different sites and venues when required
The Role Offers
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£15.00 per hour
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Part-time, casual working arrangement
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Flexible shifts based around our event schedule
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Variety of events and venues
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The opportunity to work as part of a friendly and professional catering team
If you have previous experience managing events and enjoy making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.
Reference: https://www.jamesgraceassociates.co.uk/job/event-manager-1510.aspx · Posted 17 hours ago · Closes 30 Oct 2026 · Listed via JAMES GRACE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
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