Senior Events Manager

We are looking for a Senior Events Manager to join our Catering and Retail Services Office at the House of Lords. This is a position where you will manage the day to day running of the Event Operations ensuring that the team provide a professional and efficient service and operate to the highest standards.

As the Senior Event Manager, this role requires significant levels of service delivery skills plus initiative to work without continuous supervision often during busy service times. The post-holder may be required to move outlet from time to time depending on variable needs of the Department.

This is a great opportunity to work onsite at Parliament!

You’ll be accountable for

• Operating within defined resource allocation of staff, stock and all other expenditure relevant to the operation to deliver demanding targets on service standards, cost control and wider financial constraints.
• Plan, brief and allocate service teams according to the individual and variable needs of each event, including set-up, service, and break down. Staff resource includes permanent, variable hour and agency staff.
• Lead, motivate and develop a diverse team of permanent, variable hours and agency staff, identifying training needs and supporting structured development and progression, while contributing to workforce planning and promoting a culture of professionalism, inclusivity and high performance.
• Ensure all staff have a smart appearance and have correct uniform and protective clothes as required; maintaining discipline and integrity of service.
• Working closely with chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure a seamless service according to event specifications, clarity of understanding and cooperation.
• Fire marshal for the appropriate outlet.
• Champion the use of event management systems and digital tools, ensuring accurate and timely data input across all events.
• Maintain accurate event documentation, ensuring clear communication across all departments.
• Produce rota’s to include initial allocation of shifts in line with business needs ensuring that all contractual hours are fulfilled and all shifts are staffed to an appropriate level, through liaising effectively with staff and managers.

If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.

What we’re looking for

Proven management experience within a large, complex events operation in a high-end (4/5 star) hospitality or venue environment.

Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to work effectively within a small management team and motivate staff.

Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior individuals, across face-to-face, written and telephone interactions.

Demonstrable organisational, administrative and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail, numeracy skills, and the ability to work accurately under pressure.

Sound financial and operational knowledge, including experience of stock control, relevant financial processes, and IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, EPOS).

Knowledge and understanding of statutory requirements including food hygiene, health and safety, alongside a commitment to political impartiality, discretion, and professional integrity.

It would be even better if you had

Understanding financial statements and budgets and being able to explain variances to targets.

The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.

What you’ll get in return

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
• The opportunity to witness history in the making!

The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the

House of Commons to

• Make laws.
• Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates.
• Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise.

Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Sunday 17th May 2026.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HLRecruitment@parliament.uk

Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range.

The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.

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