Senior Event Planner
Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow
Salary: £34,000 per annum (FTC – 12 months)
Levy UK & Ireland
Are you passionate about creating unforgettable events?
At Levy, we don't just deliver events – we create legendary experiences. From world-class conferences and exhibitions to sold-out concerts and major sporting occasions, the SEC is one of the UK's most iconic event destinations, and we're looking for a talented Senior Event Planner to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced event professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves building relationships, and has a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
What You'll Be Doing
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Managing and planning a diverse portfolio of events from enquiry through to delivery
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Acting as the key point of contact for clients, ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly
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Collaborating with operational teams to deliver seamless event experiences
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Preparing event documentation, function sheets, and operational briefs
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Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
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Driving revenue opportunities through upselling and identifying additional client needs
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Supporting and mentoring junior members of the events team
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Ensuring events are delivered in line with Levy's high standards of service and hospitality
What We're Looking For
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Previous experience in event planning, hospitality, conference, or venue management
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Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach
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Experience working within a large-scale venue, conference centre, stadium, arena, or hospitality environment would be advantageous
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Passion, energy, and a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences
Why Join Levy?
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Work at one of Scotland's most exciting and prestigious event venues
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Be part of a leading global hospitality business
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Access to Compass Group benefits and career development opportunities
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A supportive and collaborative team environment
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Opportunities to work on some of the UK's biggest live events
We Are Levy
At Levy UK & Ireland, we specialise in creating exceptional hospitality experiences at some of the world's most iconic venues and events. From sport and entertainment to conferences and exhibitions, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
If you're ready to take the next step in your events career and help deliver unforgettable experiences at the SEC, we'd love to hear from you.
We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.
What you can expect in return:
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Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
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23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
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Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
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Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby's first birthday, enhanced family leave
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Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
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Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
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Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
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Meals on duty included
Why Join Us?
Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.
We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.
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Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
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Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
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Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
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Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
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Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
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Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
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Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
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Meals on duty
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Vodaphone discounts
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Pension scheme and Life Assurance
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Employee Assistance Programme
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23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
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2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
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Competitive and supportive family benefits
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Day off for baby's first birthday
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Holiday purchase scheme
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On-going training & development and career pathways
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Professional subscriptions paid
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Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
