Event Planner - LEX Liverpool
Event Planner \- LEX, Liverpool \| Full\-Time / Permanent
£29983\.68 \+ excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
OVERVIEW
Levy, part of Compass Group, delivers exceptional food, drink, and hospitality experiences at some of the UK’s most iconic venues, including Wimbledon, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Excel London, SEC Glasgow, and LEX Liverpool.
Based at LEX Liverpool, a leading waterfront events destination, we create memorable experiences for conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, corporate events, and live experiences. We are passionate about great hospitality, sustainability, diversity, and supporting our people.
ROLE PURPOSE
We are looking for an organised and customer\-focused Event Planner to join our Catering Planning Team at LEX Liverpool.
You will manage events from enquiry through to delivery, working closely with clients, operational teams, chefs, and venue stakeholders to ensure every event runs seamlessly. From conferences and exhibitions to gala dinners and corporate meetings, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining Levy’s high standards of service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage client enquiries and coordinate events from planning to delivery.
- Develop event proposals, catering packages, and service plans.
- Work with culinary and operations teams to deliver outstanding events.
- Coordinate event logistics, suppliers, and venue requirements.
- Prepare quotations, contracts, and event documentation.
- Build strong client relationships and act as the main point of contact.
- Support event delivery and resolve operational challenges when required.
- Ensure compliance with health \& safety, food safety, and company standards.
- Identify opportunities to maximise revenue through upselling and added\-value services.
- Previous experience in event planning, hospitality sales, or event operations.
- Passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship\-building abilities.
- Good knowledge of food and beverage operations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and event management systems.
- Proactive, detail\-oriented, and solutions focused.
- Able to work collaboratively in a fast\-paced events environment.
- Medicash \- Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
- Aviva Digicare \- Free annual healthcare check
- Exclusive Benefits \& Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
- Entertainment discounts \- up to 55% off cinema tickets
- Health \& Wellbeing discounts \- Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
- Travel discounts \- Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
- Shopping discounts \- Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
- Meals on duty
- Vodaphone discounts
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 23 days \+ BH's and additional day off for your birthday
- 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
- Competitive and supportive family benefits
- Day off for baby's first birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- On\-going training \& development and career pathways
- Professional subscriptions paid
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Compass Group UK\&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive \- because diversity is our strength!
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