Assistant Logistics Manager - The Excel

The Assistant Logistics Manager runs the logistics operation for the full variety of events held across the venue, moving equipment around and ensuring that all set-ups and break-downs run smoothly and are completed within deadlines. The role reports to the Logistics Manager and Head of Logistics, who drive changes, improvements and new processes. The post-holder works closely with the operations team, third-party suppliers and contractors, and the wider management team.

• Run the logistics for all conference and events (C&E) functions for the company within the venue.
• Manage the set-up and break-down of every C&E function, sharing all necessary information across the logistics team.
• Build back-of-house areas fully equipped with industrial coffee machines, chilling rooms and kitchen facilities.
• Deliver picklist procedures, liaising with the operations team, reporting shortages and offering alternative solutions, and delivering and setting up furniture as per client needs.
• Manage the return or collection of hired equipment, informing the head of department of any possible losses.
• Maintain the correct storage and stock counting of all logistics equipment, including furniture, refrigeration assets and heavy and light electrical equipment.
• Liaise with third-party suppliers and contractors to underpin effective service delivery.
• Report any maintenance issues within the company's venue areas to the Facilities Manager or Head of Logistics.
• Ensure the storage, transportation and usage of equipment is always in line with HSE methods.
• Own the delivery of health and safety policy and process across the remit, driving health and safety principles and rules strictly throughout the team and across back-of-house areas.

• Two years' experience in logistics roles at management level.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the capability to lead and influence the team.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player who leads by example.
• Confidence, energy and charisma.
• Flexibility and agility.
• A calm and structured approach, coupled with resilience and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Willingness to support the whole management team as required.
• Commitment to always acting as an ambassador for the company.

• Forklift driving licence (preferable).
• Experience within the hospitality sector (ideally).

• PM shift with an early evening finishing time, with flexibility required to meet the needs of the business, including AM shifts with early morning starts.
• Hours of work are determined by the needs of the business and are subject to the Working Time Directive and any workforce agreement in place; the role involves evening and weekend working.
• Holidays must be taken subject to the needs of the business and cannot be carried forward, in accordance with company policy.

• Medicash healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to four dependent children).
• Aviva Digicare free annual healthcare check.
• Private health cover.
• Exclusive benefits and wellbeing site (Perks at Work).
• Entertainment discounts of up to 55% off cinema tickets.
• Health and wellbeing discounts, including 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off Pure Gym.
• Travel discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia.
• Shopping discounts of up to 15% at high street and online stores through shopping cards.
• Meals on duty.
• Vodafone discounts.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.