Moving Venue: Event Operations Manager

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role suited to someone with early experience in event operations who is ready to step up. You’ll take ownership of your events, supporting the planning process and leading delivery on-site, ensuring everything runs smoothly and to a high standard.

Event Operations Manager

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role suited to someone with early experience in event operations who is ready to step up.

ABOUT US

Moving Venue is one of the original event caterers in London. We have been impressing clients with outstanding events since 1984. Our reputation for delicious food and outstanding excellence has secured us a place on the accredited supplier list of over 40 venues, in and around London.

From historic palaces, to museums, blank canvasses and everywhere in between, we can cater for you just about anywhere, bringing our vast experience and operational knowledge along for the ride.

We understand the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the places where we work and are always happy to share our experience, advising what is best for your event. We provide delicious seasonal dishes, lovingly produced by our team of talented chefs, at events planned by our team of event and foodie fanatics.

We’re known for our operational excellence, outstanding food, and passionate people. Our teams bring energy, attention to detail, and a genuine love for events to everything we do.

WHAT THE ROLE REQUIRES

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role suited to someone with early experience in event operations who is ready to step up.

You’ll take ownership of your events, supporting the planning process and leading delivery on-site, ensuring everything runs smoothly and to a high standard.

We pride ourselves on Operational knowledge and delivery, if you have a passion for operating and delivering outstanding events, you would be the ideal person for this role. You will be support and guided by our Senior Operations team to develop your experience and venue knowledge.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and manage detailed event files, including planning and ordering
• Lead the on-site delivery of events from set up through to breakdown
• Manage FOH & BOH teams, ensuring excellent service standards
• Coordinate staffing, equipment, and logistics
• Liaise with venues, suppliers, and internal teams
• Oversee food & beverage service during events
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time
• Support pre- and post-event administration and costings

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 1–2 years’ experience in event operations or a similar role
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, can-do attitude with willingness to learn
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of London venues (desirable, not essential)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Quarterly performance-related bonus

• Access to Medicash health plan, including dental, optical, 24/7 mental health support helpline, virtual wellbeing tools

• Complimentary shuttle bus to and from Canada Water station (morning and afternoon)

• Exclusive restaurants and bar discounts via the CODE app

• Fresh, healthy breakfast and lunch served daily by our in-house chef

• Starting holiday allowance of 27 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service

• Free on-site parking at our Head Office

• Incentive trips for high performing employees- this year the team went to New York!

• Cycle to work scheme

• Recommend a friend scheme – earn up to £1,000 when recommending a friend to work with us

• Regular social events throughout the year

• Two complimentary event tickets per year and discounted tickets for friends and family

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave and Pay -subject to length of service

• Interest free travel loan

• One paid volunteer day each year

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re ready to take the next step in your events career, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a short introduction outlining your experience to Lee Bushnell lbushnell@movingvenue.com