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 Events Coordinator to join our growing team at our Hackney office.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys organising events, building client relationships, and being involved in every stage of the event journey. You'll work closely with clients, suppliers, the kitchen team, logistics, and event staff to ensure events are delivered to the highest standard.
The role is primarily office-based but includes regular opportunities to attend and support events across London.
No two days are the same. One day you may be preparing proposals for a corporate conference, the next coordinating logistics for a product launch or supporting an event on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Coordinate corporate events from initial enquiry through to successful delivery
- Prepare quotations, proposals, event briefs, and client documentation
- Liaise with clients to understand requirements and ensure expectations are met
- Coordinate staffing, equipment, transport, catering, and event logistics
- Manage event timelines and ensure deadlines are met
- Maintain accurate records within company systems
Client Relationship Management
- Act as a key point of contact for clients
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts
- Support the conversion of enquiries into confirmed bookings
- Deliver excellent customer service throughout the planning process
- Attend client meetings and site visits where required
Event Operations
- Work closely with kitchen, warehouse, logistics, and operations teams
- Support scheduling of event staff and resources
- Attend events and assist with on-site management and coordination
- Ensure smooth event delivery and resolve issues quickly and professionally
- Conduct post-event follow-ups and gather client feedback
Business Development Support
- Support sales activities and relationship building
- Assist with identifying opportunities within existing accounts
- Help showcase Humdingers' services to prospective clients
- Contribute ideas to help grow the events division
What We're Looking For
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Confident, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email systems
- A genuine interest in hospitality, catering, and events
- 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 2–3 events per month depending on business requirements
- Previous experience in events, hospitality, catering, account management, or customer service is desirable
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with major brands and exciting corporate events across London
- Exposure to all aspects of event planning and event operations
- Career development and progression opportunities within a growing business
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- The opportunity to be part of a business that genuinely gives back to the community
If you're organised, energetic, and passionate about delivering exceptional events, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: This is an office-based role in Hackney and is not a remote position.
No agencies or recruitment consultants, please.
Pay: £28,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Islington N1 5LX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience in events, catering, or hospitality? Please briefly describe your experience.
- This role requires occasional evening and weekend work for events. Are you able to commit to this when required?
Work Location: In person
