Events Manager

HUCKSTER London & Skylark Roof Garden   Salary: £32,000–£38,000 per year, depending on experience Location: Paddington, London W2 Contract: Full-time, permanent – 45 hours per week Additional pay: Bonus and commission opportunities About Us HUCKSTER London and Skylark Roof Garden are distinctive Central London hospitality venues specialising in great food, cocktails and memorable event experiences.   Our versatile spaces host corporate events, conferences, private parties, brand activations and large-scale venue hires. We are looking for an experienced Corporate Events Manager to grow our events business, manage key client relationships and oversee bookings from initial enquiry through to successful delivery. The Role This is a hands-on commercial role combining corporate event sales, account management, business development and event coordination.   You will be responsible for generating new business, converting incoming enquiries, developing long-term relationships with corporate clients and event agencies, and ensuring every event is planned and delivered to a high standard.   The ideal candidate will have proven experience within hospitality events, venue sales or corporate event management. You will be commercially driven, highly organised and confident managing multiple enquiries, clients and events at the same time. Key Responsibilities  Corporate Sales and Business Development

• Drive revenue from corporate events, private hire, conferences, group bookings and brand activations
• Manage the full sales process from initial enquiry and venue show-round through to proposal, negotiation and confirmed booking
• Proactively generate new business through outreach, networking, referrals and industry partnerships
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients, event agencies, brands, event planners, executive assistants and other decision-makers
• Identify opportunities to increase booking value through tailored food, drink, entertainment and venue packages
• Respond to enquiries promptly and maintain consistent follow-up
• Support the Director with major enquiries and high-value bookings Client and Account Management
• Develop and maintain lasting relationships with new, existing and previous clients
• Understand each client's objectives and recommend suitable spaces, packages and event solutions
• Maintain an accurate database and CRM pipeline of enquiries, confirmed bookings and repeat clients
• Prepare proposals, quotations, contracts and event documentation
• Track sales activity, conversion rates, forecasts and account performance
• Produce regular updates and reports for management
• Conduct post-event follow-ups to gather feedback and encourage repeat business Event Planning and Delivery
• Coordinate confirmed events with the venue and operations teams to ensure a smooth handover and successful delivery
• Prepare detailed event briefs and communicate client requirements clearly across departments
• Attend planning meetings, tastings, venue visits and client show-rounds
• Be present for large corporate events and key trading periods when required
• Act as the main point of contact for clients before and, where necessary, during their event
• Maintain a high standard of service and resolve challenges calmly and professionally
• Ensure every event reflects the standards of HUCKSTER London and Skylark Roof Garden About You Essential
• At least two years' experience in corporate events, hospitality sales, venue sales or event account management
• Strong knowledge of the hospitality and events industry
• Proven ability to generate leads, convert enquiries and grow client accounts
• Experience managing corporate clients, agencies or event planners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation, presentation and relationship-building abilities
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
• Commercially minded and comfortable working towards revenue targets
• Confident managing multiple bookings, priorities and deadlines
• Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Flexible and willing to support evening or weekend events when required Desirable
• Existing relationships with London-based corporate clients or event agencies
• Experience using a CRM or event-management system
• Experience with Canva or similar design software
• Experience supporting or mentoring other team members
• Knowledge of the London corporate events market What We Offer
• Competitive salary of £32,000–£38,000, depending on experience
• Bonus and commission opportunities
• Company pension
• A key commercial role across two distinctive London venues
• The opportunity to shape our corporate events sales strategy
• A creative, ambitious and collaborative working environment
• Scope to develop strong relationships across London's corporate events industry Working Structure From September to March, the standard working pattern is Monday to Friday.   From April to August, the standard working pattern is Tuesday to Saturday, with Mondays off.   Monday is normally a work-from-home day when working a Monday-to-Friday schedule.   Usual working hours are 10:30am–6:30pm. Flexibility will be required for occasional evening events and Saturday work, particularly during the spring and summer season.   How To Apply Please email the following to am@adammarshall.net:
• Your CV
• A cover letter of no more than one page
• A link to your LinkedIn profile
• Any relevant supporting materials or portfolio examples Please also confirm your availability to begin the role. Hiring Process The first interview will be with our Venues Manager, followed by a second interview with the Venues Manager and Business Director. A final decision will be made after the second stage.   Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.