🌟 We’re Hiring: Experienced Event Planners & Coordinators

Location: Vintage Tea Emporium – 38 Market Place, Uttoxeter, ST14 8HP
Salary Range: £30,000 – £40,000 (includes training, relocation support, transport allowance, and certification expenses)
Company: Emporium Restaurants Ltd

Vintage Tea Emporium, proudly part of Emporium Restaurants Ltd, is seeking passionate and detail-driven Event Planners & Coordinators to join our growing team in Uttoxeter.

We specialize in hosting and catering for a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate functions—both in-house and at external venues across the UK.

🫖 About Us:

As part of the Emporium Restaurants family, we are actively involved in:

• Hosting private and corporate events in our charming party/conference room.

• Providing outdoor catering and event planning for both personal and corporate occasions.

• Operating pop-up food stalls at various food markets across London, Staffordshire, Surrey, and the Scottish Borders.

📝 Role Overview:

We are looking for professionals who can take full ownership of event planning—from concept to completion—while ensuring every detail aligns with our clients’ vision and expectations.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Event Concept & Planning: Develop event themes and goals to deliver memorable guest experiences.

• Venue Management: Source and prepare venues appropriate for each event.

• Logistics: Oversee transport, scheduling, equipment, and on-site coordination.

• Vendor & Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with our in-house kitchen team, entertainers, and suppliers. Coordinate with local authorities to obtain necessary permits.

• Budget Oversight: Plan, monitor, and manage event budgets effectively.

• Risk Assessment: Identify and address potential challenges or disruptions.

• Post-Event Review: Evaluate event success and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

🎉 Types of Events You’ll Work On:

• Corporate Events: Conferences, business meetings, brand launches, and team-building activities.

• Private Social Events: Weddings, birthdays, and themed parties.

• Public Gatherings: Festivals, concerts, food markets, and exhibitions.

🧩 Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in event planning and coordination with strong, relevant references.

• Highly organized with excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication abilities.

• Sharp attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

• Budgeting and financial management capability.

• Comfortable working with government agencies and licensing bodies.

• Must be fluent in English at a native level.

⚠️ Important Requirements:

• This is a UK-based, on-site role in Uttoxeter.
  All applicants must be willing to relocate.

• A valid UK driving license must be attached with the application.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role at the moment.
  Applicants must provide proof of the right to work in the UK.

• Must submit references proving successful experience in event planning.

 

📩 How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about health, nutrition, and community well-being, we would love to hear from you!

👉 You can either:

• Email your CV and relevant qualifications to: 📧 hr@emporiumrestaurants.co.uk

• Or use the form below to apply for the job.