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We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life. Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here. Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity and we’re looking for an Event Operations Coordinator to join our team at Southbank Centre in London. This role combines event operations support with administrative coordination. Working closely with the Senior Events Advisor, you will gain hands-on experience across the full event delivery process while helping to keep operations organised and running smoothly. The position is designed as a development opportunity for someone looking to build a career in event operations. You will be involved in both the practical and administrative aspects of event delivery, with ongoing support and guidance from the wider team.
Job Responsibility
Support the planning, coordination and delivery of events
Assist with event administration, scheduling and documentation
Shadow the Senior Events Advisor to gain operational experience and insight into event delivery
Help manage event logistics, supplier coordination and event records
Support communication with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders
Assist with operational duties on event days, including setting up meeting rooms, preparing refreshments, moving equipment and trolleys, and supporting the day-to-day running of events
Maintain accurate event records, reports and administrative systems
Requirements
Hospitality or catering experience is essential
Is organised, proactive and detail-oriented
Has excellent communication and customer service skills
Can manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
Is keen to learn and develop within event operations
Enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Is comfortable with a hands-on operational role as well as administrative responsibilities, including making coffee, setting up meeting rooms and supporting event delivery
What we offer
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Family friendly support
A holiday purchase scheme
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
Volunteering days
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers