Events and Facilities Manager

The Spectator

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 hours ago
  • Apply easily
Old Queen Street Media is home to The Spectator, UnHerd and Apollo — and to a set of historic Westminster venues that host hundreds of events each year. We’re looking for an Events and Facilities Manager to plan, organise, and coordinate everything that happens in those spaces.This means taking ownership of events from the first enquiry to the final invoice: working with clients to shape the occasion, coordinating with our food & beverage and production teams, and making sure every element runs on time and to a high standard. At the same time, you’ll ensure our offices and venues are kept guest-ready, suppliers are managed, and the everyday operations that underpin the business are running smoothly.No day is the same. One week you could be organising a ministerial press conference, the next a Christmas party, a wedding, or an intimate dinner for six. You’ll need to handle a lot of moving parts, balance competing priorities, and keep both events and facilities running flawlessly. This is a central role in a fast-moving media group, with equal emphasis on first-class hospitality and first-rate organisation.What You’ll Do
  • Plan and deliver events — manage logistics end to end, from initial enquiry and planning through to on-the-day delivery and follow-up.
  • Coordinate across teams — work closely with food & beverage, production, editorial, and commercial colleagues to align on menus, AV, timings, and client needs.
  • Manage hires and clients — liaise with everyone from private clients to journalists and ministers, representing OQS to a high professional standard.
  • Oversee facilities — ensure our venues and offices are safe, well maintained, and always ready for staff and guests.
  • Keep operations on track — handle suppliers, contractors, budgets, invoicing, and compliance so nothing falls between the cracks.
RequirementsAbout You
  • Strong background in event planning and coordination, with proven organisational skills.
  • Comfortable balancing multiple projects and deadlines at once.
  • Practical, adaptable, and resourceful — able to solve problems quickly and calmly.
  • Skilled communicator who builds good relationships with clients, guests, and contractors.
  • Motivated by variety and responsibility, and happiest when making things happen.
This is an opportunity to shape both the occasions and the spaces of one of the UK’s most dynamic media groups. From political debates to personal celebrations, you’ll deliver events that matter — while ensuring our venues and offices run to the highest standard. If you thrive on planning, coordination, and bringing order to moving parts, we’d love to hear from you.Benefits
  • 5% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
  • All staff receive generous discounts at our Company restaurant, as well as free breakfast and fruit
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Interest free season ticket loan

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