Junior Event Manager

About Humdingers

Humdingers is a luxury catering and corporate events company delivering exceptional food and service to some of London's leading businesses and organisations.

We provide everything from daily workplace catering and hospitality to conferences, product launches, networking events, private parties, weddings, and large-scale corporate events. We work with recognised brands across London and pride ourselves on delivering outstanding experiences for our clients.

Alongside our commercial operations, we run a community soup kitchen that provides over 1,000 meals every week to people in need. Supporting our community isn't a side project – it's a core part of who we are.

Our Managing Director has been awarded a BEM (British Empire Medal) for services supporting the NHS during COVID-19, and that same commitment to people and community continues to shape our business today.

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious and driven Junior Events Manager to join our growing team.

This role is ideal for someone who wishes to build a career within events, hospitality, catering, or client services and is looking to take the next step in their professional journey. While some event management experience is beneficial, we are equally interested in candidates with the right attitude, strong organisational skills, and a genuine passion for events.

You will work closely with our Head of Events and senior management team, learning to take ownership of your own events while supporting the planning and delivery of larger corporate events, private functions, and weddings.

This is not a desk-only role. While primarily office-based, you will regularly attend events, meet clients, conduct site visits, support tastings, and play an active role in ensuring events are delivered to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Delivery

Manage events from enquiry through to successful delivery

Plan and coordinate drop off catering, corporate events, private functions, and hospitality experiences

Prepare quotations, proposals, event briefs, and client documentation

Attend client meetings, venue visits, and planning sessions

Ensure all event details are communicated effectively across departments

Attend and oversee events to ensure smooth execution and exceptional client experience

Client Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients

Act as a key point of contact throughout the planning process

Deliver outstanding customer service from enquiry through to event completion

Conduct post-event reviews and gather client feedback

Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and increase repeat business

Sales & Business Development

Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings

Identify and maximise upselling opportunities

Support the continued growth of the events division

Assist with achieving departmental sales targets

Identify opportunities to develop and streamline event planning processes

Team & Leadership

Support the Head of Events in the day-to-day running of the department

Lead by example and promote high standards across the team

Work closely with Events Coordinators and event staff

Provide guidance and support to event teams to ensure clients receive the highest level of service at all times

Help create a positive, professional, and solutions-focused working environment

Operational Collaboration

Work closely with the Executive Chef, kitchen team, warehouse team, logistics team, and senior management

Conduct client tastings alongside chefs when required

Ensure all departments are fully briefed and prepared ahead of events

Support staffing plans and resource allocation for events

Assist in reviewing event profitability and operational efficiency

What We're Looking For

A drive to build a career in events, hospitality, catering, client services, account management, or a similar customer-facing environment.

Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Commercial awareness and confidence dealing directly with clients

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude

Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional customer experiences

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems

A willingness to learn, develop, and grow within the role

A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in wherever needed

Willingness to attend and oversee events outside of normal office hours

This role will require occasional late evenings and weekend work, typically a minimum of 2-5 events per month depending on business requirements

What We Offer

Opportunity to work with major brands and exciting events across London

Exposure to large corporate events, private functions, and weddings

Significant responsibility and client exposure from day one

Ongoing development and progression opportunities

Supportive and ambitious team environment

The opportunity to be part of a business that genuinely gives back to the community

If you're passionate about events, enjoy building client relationships, and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Sick pay

Store discount

Please note: This is an office-based role in Hackney and is not a remote position.

No agencies or recruitment consultants, please.

Pay: £25,000.00 per year

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Hoxton N1 5LX (preferred)

Work Location: In person