We have partnered with a leading private higher education establishment with one mission- to develop tomorrows leaders. They are seeking an experienced director of catering and events to join the team, to develop strategies, drive external sales and lead the way in a highly competitive market.
Stunning work environment in central London, offering flexible hybrid working (approx. 2 days a week office based).
The role:
Leading the team and working closely with the CCO, you will blend commercial acumen, customer centricity, the ability to leverage internal and external vendor relationships to profitably deliver outstanding experiences to clients (both internal and external).
With a strategic mindset you will develop growth strategies for the organisation, monitor industry/market trends and capture demand to ensure an impeccable reputation within the industry. You will be the professional lead in all matters relating to the delivery of Student Catering, as well as Internal and External Events.
About you:
To be successful, you will have a background of successfully leading and managing a cross-functional catering and events team. You will have the ability to develop and implement effective and engaging sales strategies to drive forward reputation, sales and industry relationships.
Alongside your industry experience you will have strong commercial acumen and knowledge of the market, with exceptional communication and relationship management skills. In addition, you will have an entrepreneurial spirit, with a natural passion for all things food, hospitality and events.
Full job spec available upon application.
Benefits include:
- 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays + additional discretionary closure over Christmas
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- Lunch allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Healthcare
- Simplyhealth plan scheme
- Free evening language classes
Plus, many more!
If this role sounds of interest and you have the required skills, please send your CV to ellie@premierresourcing.co.uk to discuss further!
Premier Resourcing UK Ltd is a specialist Marketing, PR & Creative Recruitment Consultancy. We recruit across the UK from Graduate to Board level for agency and in-house teams within all sectors. We encourage equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We strive to make sure the Marketing and PR industry reflects the diverse and vibrant world around us. Our mission is to ensure we recruit diversity from minority groups, regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to help enrich these industries with inclusion & diversity.