Management Trainee - Event Planning, Operations & Procurement London, England
Job description
Full details: www.themoment.london/careers
About Us
The Moment London is a luxury lifestyle designer focused on creating floral art for events, venues, homes, and gifts.
In the short space of three years, lead designer Kathy has built The Moment London into London's market leader in Asian-influenced floral design across events, venues, homes and gifts with her unique creative vision and perfectionist approach.
London's top venues and private clients choose The Moment London for our bespoke design approach, uncompromising quality and impeccable customer service.
From weddings and celebrations, to home decoration and special gifts, we create memorable Moments for our clients.
About You
- You take pride in top quality work, and nothing less.
- You are passionate about design.
- You take satisfaction from delighting customers.
- You have a can-do attitude; you're motivated in a fast-paced highimpact start-up environment.
Join London's fastest growing luxury events and lifestyle designer today.
EVENT PLANNING, OPERATIONS & PROCUREMENT
Perfection by excellence, not by chance.
We believe that our value-add is expert management from design to delivery.
We are looking for managers and management trainees in event planning, operations and procurement.
Huge ownership and growth opportunity for ambitious managerial talents.
Responsibilities
Event Planning:
- Work with client and Lead Designer to establish the requirements for events and projects
- Research and develop full package solutions for events and projects according to requirements
- Analyse and report event and project financials, budgeting and pricing
- Research trending and novel event design and entertainment trends; propose unforgettable Moments for VIP events and projects
- Research venue logistics, supplier product and service specifications and feedback practical constraints to event designer
- Plan and manage on-site event and project preparations, production, and event clear up, project maintenance
Procurement:
- Build and maintain database of venue and supplier contacts and product / service details
- Develop and maintain our networking with top venue managers and key suppliers
- Research and discover new industry trends, new venues, products and services that add value to our offerings
- Evaluate and select venues and suppliers of top quality, reliability and cost-effectiveness
- Negotiate contracts compatible with our budget and requirements
- Oversee venues and suppliers progress and quality
- Manage event and routine stock and inventory levels
Operations:
- Manage customer orders and customer service
- Plan and manage event or project operational schedule
- Plan and optimise event, project and festive temporary staffing level
- Brief, motivate and manage operation crew
- Plan and optimise event and routine delivery logistics
- Maintain and manage equipment inventory
- Analyse logistical and operational risks to devise mitigations and backup plans
Requirements
- Experience in planning or coordination
- Strong interpersonal, communication and reporting skills
- Self-movitated and proactive; active communicator and problem solver
- Experience in building and maintaining positive business relationships
- Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail
- Ability to lead, delegate, motivate and monitor junior team members
- Ability to handle pressure, analyse problems, make good decisions or report issues clearly
- Excellent analytical skills and business sense
- Flexible working hours according to event and festive requirements
- Presentable and able to travel to luxury venues in and around London.
Ready for your Moment?
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate, Internship
Salary: From £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Event Planning: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: One location
