About the
job
Absolute
Taste is rapidly
expanding, and we're on the lookout for passionate, driven individuals to be
part of our dynamic team. As an Event Logistics Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our operation—playing a crucial role
in delivering exceptional events and supporting our fixed site business from
initial brief through to on-site execution. This is an incredible opportunity
for an experienced logistics professional with a passion for creating
seamless and memorable event experiences.
This role is full-time (40 hours per
week), with ad hoc hours required based on event schedules. While
the role is flexible, you will be expected to work on-site during events to
ensure seamless execution.
Benefits
✔ Work alongside top industry
professionals across catering, logistics, and event planning
✔ Competitive
salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, based on experience
✔ Be part of a fast-paced, innovative
team delivering high-end hospitality
✔ 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
per annum*
✔ Contributory Pension Scheme*
Key
Responsibilities
General
* Work in a companywide role with
working closely with all members of the Events department on all
logistical aspects of their prospective events
* Key focus on large scale
green field events and large-scale operations both domestically and
internationally
* Support with smaller ad hoc
events, on occasion, throughout the year
* Support the warehouse team
with looking after Absolute Taste owned equipment from stock counts to
overseeing packing of equipment
* To actively seek logistical
efficiencies both in terms of financial cost effectiveness and practical
operations
* Ensure that all applicable legislation (Health &
Safety, Hygiene etc.) for the event business are up to date, adhered to
and that any violations are reported to the business
* Assist in Business
Development and in particular establishing most efficient logistical
delivery
* Assist designated Event
Manager in determining accurate, cost effective and realistic budgets
* Aid and assist on any other
specific projects or
activities as directed by either your line manager or the Senior
Leadership Team
Pre-Event
* Work with the Event Manager when necessary to make
sure CAD Plans and all service provisions are in place for each and every
event (water/waste/power/rubbish/plant etc.)
* Identifying local suppliers for heavy and light
equipment in international markets
* Planning routing and if
required storage for all assets between events in international markets
* Identifying efficiencies
in equipment utilisation to reduce expenditure on equipment rental.
On Event
* Provide clear and detailed briefings prior to the
start of events ensuring the whole event team has all the information they
require and fully understand the objectives and standards for the
events
* Oversee the event set ups to ensure everything is in
place to execute the events to a 1st class standard, ensuring all
logistics elements, food safety standards and H&S compliance are
professionally delivered
* Maintain regular contact
with on-site event team including Event Manager, Logistics and BOH teams
to ensure all issues are resolved quickly and efficiently
* Manage a large team onsite
to ensure the smooth running of the back of house areas to include
overseeing deliveries, set up of kitchens, working with a team of porters
to ensure equipment is efficiently washed and stored throughout the event
Post Event
* Oversee post-event breakdowns, ensuring the site is
left clean and tidy; all hire equipment is counted and returned; all waste
disposed of in compliance with event regulations; vehicles are cleaned,
secured and relocated
* Provide on-going intelligence/data/information that
can be used by other departments in order to make more
informed decisions
* Form part of post event de
brief meetings and ensure on-going intelligence and data is implemented
and shared
* Assist Event Manager with
consolidation accounts and budget reconciliation
Personnel
Development and Management
* Ensure provision of appropriate learning, development
and mentoring support and an established training plan and progress review
structure is in place for individual persons and the team as a whole
* Develop a committed and focused team with individuals
who are energised and motivated to perform to a consistently high standard
to include managing and mentoring junior team members
What We’re Looking For
✨ A team
player working together with the wider business for the overall benefit of the
company
✨ A strong
team leader with the ability to motivate and mentor large teams
✨ Able to
work in a high-pressure, fast-paced and competitive market place;
gaining market advantage
✨ Planning routing and (if required) storage for
all assets between events in international markets
✨ Identifying efficiencies in equipment
utilisation to reduce expenditure on equipment rental.
✨ Customer
focused and solutions driven
✨ Ethical and honest with attention to detail
Skills/Qualifications
Fully conversant with Food Safety and H&S
requirements
✔
First class communication and presentation
skills (both written and verbal)
✔
FLT licenses preferred
✔
Full UK driving licence
If you’re an Events Logistics Manager looking
for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Join our passionate team at
Absolute Taste, please send your CV to:
Ailean.Maclean@absolutetaste.com
lizzie.mathieson@absolutetaste.com
*T&Cs
apply to all of the above
This
job description is intended to illustrate the main duties and responsibilities
of this position. It is not intended to be exhaustive and you are advised that
the duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.