Event Planning Manager

Our opportunity:

Are you ready for a very red-carpet welcome? This is your chance to make a positive impact by joining an incredible team, at BAFTA’s iconic headquarters, 195 Piccadilly.

Do you want to work with a team where belonging and inclusivity are at the core of everything we do?

The role of the Event Planning Manager is to organise a broad range of events for both private and corporate clients at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly; managing all planning and logistics from the contract stage until the event day and maximising revenue opportunities through upselling and working closely with accredited suppliers.

They will plan live, hybrid and virtual events for a broad range of clients including corporates, luxury brands and high-net-worth private individuals, creating events and experiences that truly reflect the BAFTA brand and exceed client expectations.

The Event Planning Manager will play a significant role in supporting the delivery of the team’s annual targets through secondary spends, including food and beverage, technical support and enhancements, and the services of the accredited suppliers.

A key area to navigate would be working closely with internal stakeholders such as the Operations Team, including the Head Chef, Banqueting Manager and Technical support to ensure that all operational requirements and arrangements are in place for each event.

How BAFTA 195 Piccadilly gives you the red carpet experience

• 31 days holiday (increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service)
• Building is closed for 1 week during festive period in December
• Health cash plan (financial contribution to dentist, podiatry & more treatments)
• Complimentary meals on duty
• 3% pension contribution, Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Season ticket loan
• Access to cinemas throughout the UK & to BAFTA events

Who you are?

• A tenacious team player used to working in a fast-paced environment.
• An excellent communicator, with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Confident, assertive, and decisive with a strong operational and commercial mindset.
• Quick to absorb, process and retain large amounts of information.
• Able to propose solutions to any challenges promptly and proactively with a solutions-based approach.

Who we are

BAFTA 195 Piccadilly is home to the iconic London HQ of the world-famous British arts charity, BAFTA.

Following an extensive refurbishment programme, our new and increased space will enable BAFTA to support over 80,000 people to develop a career in the creative industries each year.

Housed in a historic Grade II Listed building in the heart of London’s West End, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly is a truly world-class space, providing innovative state-of-the-art facilities.