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Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for an Event Manager to work with us at Southbank Centre. Location: SE1 8XXSalary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experienceWork Pattern: Predominantly Monday - Friday but flexibility over weekends/evenings may be required for events Key Responsibilities:Understanding the requirements of clients and coming up with innovative ideas for eventsEstablishing and agreeing upon important parameters, such as budgets and timeframesLogistics, problem solvingExcellent communication skillsAccount managementResearching suppliers and contractors and negotiating favourable dealsProviding clients or management with regular updatesCoordinating activities on the day of an event and implement back-up plans when necessaryPerforming post-event evaluation and documenting findingsManaging post-event activities, such as the cleaning of venues and the payment of suppliersOur Ideal Candidates:A creative mind and a flair for entertainment to create exciting eventsExcellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasksThe ability to perform well under pressure and remain calm in crisis situationsThe ability to multitask, as the job often requires dealing with multiple parties and tasks concurrentlyAttention to detail to ensure that every aspect of an event is perfectStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on their feet when unexpected events occurStrong negotiation skills to effectively deal with suppliers and contractorsExcellent interpersonal skills, as the job constantly involves working with peopleWhat's in it for you? Working with Company Of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. Personal Development and Training opportunitiesLife assurance schemePension schemeHoliday allowanceAccess to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical OpinionEye careA great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary financeFamily friendly supportRegular social events and communication with our leadersA holiday purchase schemeVolunteering daysProfessional subscriptionsRecognition schemes and people awards Long service awardsAccess to some great high street discount vouchers