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Job Title: WK Events Manager Days/Hours This is a 18-22 hour/ 4 day a week role. You will work up to 45 hours in 'peak season' per week (roughly May-September) but off peak will be considerably less. 4-5 day working week as standard. Mondays off when weekend work is required. Event work can happen at irregular times! Location: SW18 based and other locations (on events) London locations + outside of London events travel Salary Offered £15ph (admin and small events) Up to £20ph (larger events) Reporting to: Ops Manager/ MD Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving License, Confident driver with various vehicles. OVERVIEW OF WELL KNEADED Company Overview Well Kneaded Ltd is a unique farm-table pizzeria, events company and Charity based in South West London. We serve an exciting and innovative seasonal menu of sourdough pizza, amazing pasta, locally-sourced salads, small plates and top quality drinks. We’ve won awards recognising our sustainable sourcing and supply chain, and are a charity because of our employment practices offering opportunities to young people who have faced barriers to employment. Well Kneaded has a great team culture and we’re committed to a supportive and enjoyable working environment for all our team. OVERVIEW OF EVENTS ROLE The events manager role combines client and on-event management with business development and event ops. It is a hands on role for someone who wants a great combination of management & office based work with practical on-event management. We have a busy calendar of weddings and events, especially from May- September but you will help us fill that all year round. You will be able to hit the ground running, making sure our events setups outfits look the part, are well organised, and are health and safety compliant. The events we cater span weddings, birthdays, street parties, festivals, in-house pizzeria events and corporate workshops (more recently) and more. You will be responsible for creating the amazing Well Kneaded experience ‘off-site’. A key part of your role will be clear communication with the head chef at the pizzeria and the event teams, in order that events operations are well planned and smoothly executed. The role requires your high capacity for planning and organisation.! You will be strategic and able to quickly understand the bigger operational picture of Well Kneaded for diary management and coordination, and will be an excellent team player and motivator. You will be a natural problem solver, managing both client and team expectations with an energetic flair, in the lead up to an event, and also the wind down. Responsibilities PRIMARY - Being the first point of contact for all event enquiries, responding promptly and clearly communicating how Well Kneaded can provide great food to employ great people for a greater planet and converting those enquiries into bookings. - Clarify with the client and put in place specific requirements for event logistics and staffing. - -Maintain clear records of past and upcoming events and pro-actively communicate these with accountants & internal team when needed. - Responsible for execution of our events work in line with WK Vision & values to give our clients the best events experience (internally and externally) in London including developing relationships with new venues/ clients and working with online platforms to market our events offerings. - -Maintain WK Events storage areas, including the WK lockup and any areas used in the pizzeria. - Responsibility for health and hygiene and food safety procedure on events, ensuring 100% operationally safe events, and that all events team are trained and prepared in this. This includes responsibility for regular maintenance of all events set up - -Weekly meetings with Events/Ops team to discuss anything events based. - -Manual handling of events equipment and food - SECONDARY - Grow our KERB opportunities as well as our regular client database and communications/ marketing strategy. - Take responsibility for events P&L (after 6 months in role) - Develop marketing materials (alongside ops & marketing manager) including promotions for events offerings in order to retain and grow events stakeholders (clients, venues, tasting participants, potential partnerships with local schools/ mums groups/venues, etc) - Weekly meetings with Head of Food to develop events offerings where you see gaps, within budget - If capacity, develop and market downstairs basement kitchen and/or garden for pizzeria private events together with Ops Manager and head of front of house. - Add posts directly to Instagram/ Facebook that are pertinent to events/ the team and also the pizzeria if required. - Position Type - Event role has possibility to be a job share between a senior event manager and events coordinator where the events manager has overall oversight & a focus on driving growth and coordinator has on-event/ day to day ops focus. This means role could be 2-2.5 days/ week. - EXPECTATIONS & LIMITING FACTORS - Be able to handle emergencies and last-minute changes of plan under pressure. - There is an event-staff holiday freeze in July (No holiday can be taken in July due to the full nature of the WK calendar) - The nature of the job involves a lot of weekend and evening work, so days off are generally Sundays and Mondays, with one full weekend off per month (except June/July). In quieter seasons there will be more flexibility on this. - Being able to confidently drive a manual vehicle - PERSON SPECIFICATION - The Events Manager will be committed to the Well Kneaded vision and values, with a keen interest in sustainable food and amazing event creation and will have the following: - Previous experience in events or managing/ leading a team. Including examples of responsibility for running events from start to finish. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Confident to take initiative and is pro-active in project and event management. Is as good at starting a project as well as is at finishing it, and feeding back in. - Highly organised and excellent at planning. - At least an active interest in sustainability - English; strong in both written & verbal communication, if not your first language - UK Drivers License - confident to drive multiple vehicles including a vintage van. - Strong relational skills PERKS/ BENEFITS/ HOLIDAY - 29 days holiday (statutory plus an extra for your birthday) + sick pay + pension (holiday increases 1 days/ year worked with WK after year 2, up to 4 extra days) pro rata if not full time. - 6-8 weekly reviews with line manager. - Friends and family discount (20% off bill when you eat in with f&f) - Christmas day & Easter Sunday off - If full time- Management/ Leadership training plus up to 2 team days per year Free delicious food - Being part of a team who champions each other. - 2 Complimentary tickets per year for friends and family to in-house events - Seeing transformation in the lives of young people - Pension contribution and sick pay Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Freelance Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour Additional pay: Yearly bonus Benefits: Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Paid volunteer time Sick pay Store discount Work from home Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: South West London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Event Management or Leadership: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: UK FULL MANUAL DRIVING LICENSE (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in South West London Expected start date: 06/01/2025

The Creative Event team is comprised of dedicated professionals and skilled project support managers who will be working across geographies and businesses to create, plan and execute meetings/events that achieve business goals. The project support manager will be responsible for developing relationships with internal and external business partners, supporting event project requirements and collaborating with the team to support and take ownership for client, internal and training related events as assigned from time to time. The role requires experience working with cross cultural teams and stakeholders across geographies and time-zones to support the delivery of high-quality events. Some of the key responsibilities in the role: - Support delivery of best-in-class events covering an assigned portfolio across Citi businesses. Responsibilities include coordination and support for the complete events lifecycle – from planning, logistics and execution, onsite event support and delivery, and subsequent event closing as per guidelines. - In liaison with Event Project Managers, independently execute all assigned projects including venue logistics, accommodation, F&B, transport, audio visual equipment, printing, design, entertainment, etc. - Coordinate with external partners and vendors to source the most appropriate venues or services, negotiate best possible rates, communicate requirements, review contracts and manage/ support events including onsite execution and delivery. - Take an active and collaborative role in the wider project team including with business partners, supporting regular meetings, ensuring clear communication and identifying methods to improve results. - Manage the administrative process including ensuring payment of invoices, and finalising required audit-ready documentation. - Support client communication with the development of registration websites working with the web team, review content to ensure accuracy and regular reporting on progress. - Support all Citi Operating Expense Governance Policy initiatives, event risk evaluation’s; reconcile program invoices and event final cost reporting. - Adhere to policies for safeguarding the firm's reputation, its clients and assets, by managing compliance, rules and regulations and adhering to Policy. Escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency and helping to create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

The role of Project Coordinator involves providing essential support to Account Managers (AMs) and Sales Managers (SMs) to deliver outstanding client service within the Sales Team. Key responsibilities include preparing precise and timely quotes, coordinating with suppliers to obtain pricing and necessary product information, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail to manage project-related tasks effectively and efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Quoting: - Prepare, update, and revise quotes with accuracy and in a timely manner. - Interpret handover instructions with precision, ensuring a clear understanding of project requirements and expectations. - Collaborate with AMs and SMs to analyse customer schedules and finalize quote specifications when necessary. - Coordinate with suppliers to gather product pricing and technical details on feasibility and suitability. - Maintain clear and proactive communication with AMs and SMs to inform them of critical updates, delays, or missing information. - Ensure all communications and quote-related documentation are properly organized and accessible. - Actively follow up with suppliers, AMs, and SMs to minimize delays in project timelines. Other Sales Support Tasks Include: - Prepare and organize Operations & Maintenance (O&M) documents, including: Product Data Sheets, Fire-Resistance Certificates, Upholstery Care Guidance. - Develop Box Labelling Instructions for specific projects to assist the purchasing team. - Prepare finish swatches and showroom samples for meetings / project sign-offs. - Check product lead times and stock availability when required for project planning. Skills and Qualifications: - Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. - High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and suppliers. - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.