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Senior Event & Project ManagerHigh-end Events CatererOxfordSalary up to £55,000 - £65,000 DOEMonday – Friday (flexibility for evenings & occasional weekends)We’re searching for a driven leader to take the helm of catering and hospitality delivery across flagship sporting tournaments. This is more than project management — it’s your chance to shape unforgettable experiences, orchestrate seamless operations, and set new standards of excellence on a world-class stage.The Senior Event & Project Manager will oversee the end-to-end delivery of three high-profile sporting tournaments, acting as the primary client liaison and leading all event functions. This role demands strategic leadership, operational excellence, budget management, and cross-functional team coordination to deliver world-class events.Due to the nature of the role it is imperative you come from a Catering-led Events backgroundWhat You’ll OwnEvent Journey: From blue-sky planning through to live delivery & post-event review, you’ll be accountable for every detail.Leadership: Set direction, define priorities, and ensure momentum across all functions.Food & Beverage Vision: Bring innovation to menus, presentation, and guest experience.Operational: Lead teams across catering, logistics, hospitality, and workforce management, ensuring efficiency and flair.Financial: Take charge of forecasting, tracking, and reconciling budgets, ensuring every pound adds value.Client & Stakeholder: Act as the key liaison for senior stakeholders, balancing big-picture vision with day-to-day delivery.What Success Looks LikeGuests wowed by hospitality that feels both effortless and extraordinary.Teams motivated, aligned, and thriving under your leadership.Budgets not just controlled but optimised — turning strategy into commercial success.Events delivered to the highest standards, setting a new benchmark for what great looks like.Who You AreA seasoned event or project manager with experience running large-scale, high-profile projects.A confident communicator who builds strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.Financially astute, with proven success managing multi-faceted budgets.Creative and commercially sharp, bringing new ideas to food & beverage while staying operationally grounded.Calm under pressure, energised by complexity, and motivated by delivering excellence at scale.This is a unique opportunity to combine big picture thinking with hands-on delivery, bringing your expertise to some of the most prestigious tournaments on the sporting calendar.