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.

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.