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Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together. We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams – we are currently recruiting for a Venue Coordinator to join our team in London. Location: University College London, Gower street, WC1E 6BT London. Rate of Pay: £32,781.60 per annum. Working Pattern: 5/7, 40 hours per week, worked in accordance with business needs. Due to the operational nature of the venue, working hours will be scheduled Morning and afternoon - between 07:00/07:30 – 15:00/15:30 and 15:00/15:30 - 22:00/22:30. The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Working patterns will be arranged in line with service requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Customer and Client Satisfaction: Deliver a high-quality, consistent customer experience across all events
Act as a key point of contact for clients and organisers on event days
Proactively manage client relationships and resolve issues effectively
Ensure all feedback and complaints are handled in line with SOPs
Facilitate post-event feedback and continuous improvement
Maintain visible presence during live events
Manage client expectations and on-the-day changes professionally
Market Leadership: Support delivery of high-profile and complex events that enhance venue reputation
Maintain exceptional presentation and readiness of all event spaces
Ensure events are delivered in line with brand and service expectations
Contribute to continuous improvement of event delivery standards
Contribute to consistent delivery of flagship and repeat business events
Preferred Employer: Build strong working relationships across internal teams and departments
Contribute to a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture
Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism and a proactive attitude
Act as a positive ambassador for the Wilkins Building, demonstrating UCL’s values and ways of working in all interactions
Operational Excellence: Coordinate and manage multiple events across the Wilkins Building and external spaces
Plan and oversee room setups with Estates, AV, Security, Cleaning and support teams
Arrange, attend and coordinate site visits and pre‑event recces with clients, organisers and internal stakeholders
Liaise with external suppliers and contractors to ensure event requirements are understood and delivered
Produce and manage Event Orders (BEOs)
Ensure documentation is accurate and communicated effectively
Monitor delivery of all event requirements
Attend and contribute to planning meetings
Chair meetings where required
Ensure licensing requirements are upheld
Maintain accurate reporting and documentation
Act as on-the-day operational decision maker for live events
Coordinate issue resolution during events (technical, facilities, customer-facing)
Support operational resilience during peak periods and high attendance events
Health and Safety: Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture
Ensure compliance with legislation and company policies
Support risk assessments and safe event delivery
Undertake fire safety training and act as Fire Marshal where required
Work with H&S teams to ensure safe practices
Escalate incidents promptly in line with emergency procedures
Requirements:
High energy and resilience
Strong decision-making under pressure
Experience in venue or event management
Experience delivering complex events
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisational skills
Positive attitude
Team player
Commitment to service excellence
What we offer:
27 days holiday plus Public Holidays plus your birthday off & UCL closure dates off
Fantastic (UCL-aligned) Pension scheme
Food allowance
Volunteering days
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Online wellbeing centre – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary, recipes, exercise, and financial advice