104 Best line manager Jobs in Mitcham (April 2026)

Event Manager

22 days ago

Croydon

• Permanent – Full Time, • £32,000 – £35,000 DOE + Bonus, • Croydon, London, • Business: emap, • Brand: Quality Food Awards, • Base Location: Croydon, London, • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid, • Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 DOE + Bonus About our company and the brand: emap is a progressive B2B media, content, events, subscription and networking business. We connect influential people and organisations with a high-value network of decision-makers, data and ideas through our industry-leading B2B portfolio of brands. Quality Food Awards (QFA) has been running for over 45 years in the UK and over 10 years in Ireland. QFA is a large-scale product awards programme for the grocery retail and foodservice sectors. Overall Purpose of the Role: The Event Manager will be responsible for overseeing the logistics for QFA’s awards, judging and bespoke events. Working within a team of 3, alongside QFA’s Marketing Manager and Sales Manager the Event Manager will report into the QFA Brand Director and be responsible for all operational elements of the QFA event portfolio. The Event Manager will work in a hybrid setting, based in our Croydon office, 3 days per week and working from home 2 days a week. During judging periods, the Event Manager will be expected to work onsite, up to 5 days a week, sometimes for periods of up to 3-4 weeks. The Event Manager will be expected to travel regularly, particularly to Dublin, where we run the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards and Judging. The successful candidate will assume logistical responsibility of the QFA event portfolio and will oversee the events from inception through to execution. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a network of contract and freelance support in the lead up and during judging events taking ownership of recruitment and onsite processes., • Collaborate with central operations team and utilise junior support where required throughout the year, identifying key points for additional support., • Become an ambassador for the brand, attend networking events and build a network of senior contacts in the industry. Build exceptional working relationships with judges., • Manage a portfolio of pre-defined leading industry awards and judging days (physical & virtual) on time, below budget, and to the required standard – ensuring that brand values are met, • Management of P&L/Budgets for individual events with a focus on value for money and maximising contribution to the wider business. Tracking and monitoring P&L of individual events – including revenue, costs and profit, • Thorough knowledge and tight control of the cost base for each event, ensuring profit targets are beaten, • Building cross functional relationships with internal stakeholders to support the success and strategic aims of the event and/or brand., • Building strong relationships with suppliers including AV teams, venues, entertainers, etc. negotiating to ensure the best value is achieved., • Manage customer relationships with critical and strategically important sponsors, judges and delegates, acting as a point of contact. Problem solving, decision making and escalating issues as they arise. Ensuring that the overall experience is positive, exceeds expectations and collates customer feedback identifying areas for improvement., • Fulfill sponsorship deliverables with attention to detail to maximise return on investment., • Analysing year on year performance and leading or participating in event debrief discussions, identifying future trends or improvements., • Identifying areas for event growth and future opportunities for the brands, particularly new launches in the grocery retail sector, • Proof-reading content throughout the event process., • Responsible for ownership, accountability, and reporting for all logistical elements of the allocated events, • Implementing and scheduling event timelines and planning cycle according to planning framework, ensuring all deadlines are adhered to., • Managing and assisting with full awards entry process., • Managing awards judging days – both in person and virtually. Inviting and maintaining regular communication with judges and VIPs., • Accurate and regular reporting upwards of revenues, profits and KPI’s vs target, recording weekly entries and shortlist conversion rates., • Communicate regularly and coherently all relevant information and key developments with your line manager and full project team., • Working with AV providers to create full-scale first class event production, collating shortlist, winners, and sponsors content to create awards presentations etc., • Liaise with event venues on menus, final numbers, specific event requirements and function sheet., • Produce Risk Assessments and collate Health & Safety documentation from all third-party suppliers., • Able to demonstrate experience working in a B2B role in awards., • Experience in delivering complex projects/bespoke events, ability to apply own initiative and ideas to process implementation., • Exceptional attention to detail and organisation skills., • Demonstrable knowledge of managing costs within a budget., • Experience of risk assessments/health and safety/contingency planning, • Ability to network, connect and foster relationships of a senior level, • A personal passion or work experience in food and drink preferred, • Exceptional verbal and written communication, with strong negotiation skills., • A strategic thinker with excellent planning, and organisational skills., • The ability to work well under pressure, maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment while meeting multiple deadlines., • Commercially focused with a strong understanding of finance, profit and loss statements and budgets., • Able to read and interpret data effectively., • Takes a creative approach to every-day challenges, • Capability to multitask effectively, and prioritise a high-volume workload across multiple projects., • Can demonstrate sound judgement with the ability to interpret and analyze complex and sensitive information., • A team player, but secure working independently and on own initiative., • Proactive and confident – Not afraid to constructively challenge ideas, where appropriate., • Confident at building strong working relationships both internally and externally., • Confident and enthusiastic events professional, • Organised and resourceful, • Self-motivated, self-sufficient and accountable, • Deadline driven and results orientated, • Team player, • Sharp attention to detail Learning & Development: At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees. Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, events management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology. We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organisational objectives. To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialized programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy. Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees. • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days, • One additional day of leave per year- Celebration Day, • Health plan, • Life assurance, • Private virtual GP access, • Seasonal flu jabs available at the office, • Continuous learning & development opportunities, • In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Discounted gym memberships, • Retail discount vouchers, • Rail season ticket loans, • Pension scheme, • One paid volunteer day per year, • Annual Summer & Winter Celebrations, • Work from home during August Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback at the application stage, however if you are successfully shortlisted you will be contacted within 10 working days of your application.

Associate

28 days ago

Kingston upon Thames

Job Purpose RICS Registered Valuer with a minimum of 3 years experience at Associate level to undertake Red Book valuations for various purposes including secured lending. To undertake rent reviews and lease renewals on commercial properties including offices, industrial and retail. The employee will be an important part of the Professional Team which comprises other Chartered Surveyors and Graduates with specialist knowledge in the following disciplines: Valuation, Lease Advisory, Rating and Leasehold Enfranchisement. Role Dimensions Financial data (budgets etc) Each fee earning member of staff has an annual financial target which would be set based on the employee’s experience and ability. Total number of employees for whom you have line responsibility None initially, however there are junior members of the team who learn by way of shadowing senior members. As part of the Professional team, you will play your part in mentoring the junior members of staff, helping with their preparation for the APC and assisting them as they develop into Chartered Surveyors. Other data Working as part of the Professional team and supported by the Division as a whole, the role is to undertake existing instructions, maintain existing Client relationships by keeping them informed of the progress of their reports and develop new business. The majority of work will involve property situated in South-West London. In some cases, it is necessary to travel outside this geographical area, for example as part of a portfolio valuation. Business generation and client facing business activity is a requirement and necessary for promotion opportunities. Cross-selling will also be rewarded. Opportunities arise from time to time to take on extra responsibility in certain areas ancillary to our core business e.g. APC / Graduate Counsellor, Sustainability Team, Complaints Handling, Anti Money Laundering, IT Committee etc. Key responsibilities Client Management is a key component of this role. It is imperative that both existing clients and potential clients are provided with a prompt and professional service which promotes the Department, Division and ultimately the Firm. Keeping clients abreast of inspection dates and progress of their reports are core components of this position. Responsible for Fee and Cost Management quoting for work and ensuring that all fees and other costs are monitored and processed in a timely way so that income and profit targets are met. As a fee earner, to prepare invoices and liaise with Clients and Accounts to ensure bad debts are kept to a minimum. Business Generation for the Department and firm as a whole which involves social interaction with potential clients, Bank managers, solicitors, accountants etc. The firm also holds numerous social events during the year where you are asked to invite some of you own Clients and host them on the day. Professional and Personal Development to identify and address the relevant development requirements for the job; and ensuring that the appropriate skills and technical knowledge are evident. Compliance and administration to maintain all the relevant professional and in-house procedures and standards, so ensuring good practice and consistency for the department and Company is achieved. Knowledge of changes and developments in professional and ancillary areas and to take steps to expand knowledge of the same. Communications & working relationships Internal • Line manager – for support and to monitor progress, • Departmental colleagues – to support each other and to ensure efficient service, • Other department representatives – to develop cross-servicing opportunities External • Clients – to keep advised of progress, to advise and to take instructions, • Professional bodies – to maintain and develop knowledge, • Other agents/professionals – comparables, market knowledge and negotiation Key performance indicators Financial – e.g. income, profit margins, debtor days, billing times • Service standards – e.g. up to date knowledge of client needs, • Departmental targeted income Compliance and Administration Evidence of following the administrative procedures that may include: • Debtor days/billing times, • 100% reports in standard format, • 100% compliance of QA & Company standards, • Accounts submission on timely basis (timescale – to be agreed) Personal Development Development plan in place • Evidence of behaviours as described in Section 7, • Attendance at courses relevant for RICS CPD, • Any additional training deemed necessary, • Assist in the training of OTA / junior staff members as required Person specification Knowledge, skills and experience required: Qualifications MRICS, RICS Registered Valuer with minimum 3 years PQE experience is essential Knowledge • Chartered Surveyor with relevant experience of Valuation is essential., • Able to demonstrate an up to date knowledge of professional matters such as the Red Book is essential, • Previous experience of independently undertaking rent reviews and lease renewals is essential., • Able to demonstrate knowledge of potential new markets appropriate to their region / town (desirable), • Able to demonstrate knowledge of current legislation that affects the building, development, marketing and letting of commercial space(desirable), • IT literate, with an ability to use IT as tool to support work, through effective use of databases, websites, in-house templates is essential. Experience • Able to demonstrate ability to develop the skills necessary to generate new clients and jobs (desirable), • Experience of the relevant commercial markets (desirable) Skills • Ability to solve problems effectively and creatively., • Time management able to organise and manage time effectively., • Report / letter writing to produce readable grammatically correct written reports and letters which are clear, logical and persuasive. Behaviours • Influencing clients and applicants to achieve positive outcomes in relation to proposals and working relationships., • Persuasiveness to understand the needs of the client / audience and respond accordingly by modifying or changing the communication style accordingly (written or verbal), • Initiate action to recognises, creates and seizes opportunities to implement plans and ideas to achieve business objectives., • Tenacity to demonstrates perseverance over a period of time to achieve objectives, irrespective of obstacles., • Attention to detail and accuracy ensures that activities and task are handled correctly and completed on time., • Adapting to change ability to respond constructively, enthusiastically and flexibly to changes in team, market and work., • When undertaking site visits these might not be accessible via public transport and therefore access to transport will be required. SHW is committed to encouraging respect, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society, and for each employee and client to feel respected in an equitable environment. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal data may be shared with other SHW Group subsidiary and affiliate companies in support of this objective. All data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and our Privacy Policy, which can be found here: Privacy | SHW

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