Head of Cargo Global Eats

On-site in the UK·Added 26 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Freemans Event Partners

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Per the ad.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in the UK
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Director-level role.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

Essential

Proven senior-level experience in major event planning and delivery, ideally across large-scale sporting events, festivals, venues or hospitality environments.
Demonstrable experience of delivering large-scale fan zones, event spaces, hospitality environments or similar customer-facing activations.
Strong understanding of detailed event planning, including site operations, technical requirements, infrastructure, logistics, suppliers and operational planning.
Proven experience managing multiple projects, venues or event environments simultaneously, often to demanding deadlines.
Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, P&L, forecasting, cost control and commercial performance.
Proven experience managing and negotiating with suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and external partners.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Strong project and mobilisation management skills, with the ability to take an opportunity from concept through to live delivery.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond confidently to short-notice changes and new opportunities.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate and motivate internal teams, suppliers and partners.
Excellent organisational and planning skills, with a strong attention to detail.
Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Events, Hospitality, Business or a related discipline.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the UK and Europe.
Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and extended periods around major events.
Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

Experience within street food, food markets, F&B, hospitality or multi-vendor environments.
Existing network of street food traders, food operators, suppliers and event contractors.
Experience developing or managing a consumer-facing food or hospitality brand.
Experience working across multiple European markets.
Experience within major sporting events, Formula One, golf, football, theme parks or large-scale festivals.
Experience of developing fan zone concepts and customer experiences.
Knowledge of event licensing, food safety, health & safety and other event compliance requirements.
Experience in new business development, contract negotiation and commercial partnerships.
Experience working with brand and marketing teams to develop and maintain brand standards.
AutoCAD or other site-planning/design software experience.

Pay & benefits

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Car allowance.
Bonus scheme
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
Pension scheme.
Access to FEP’s wider employee benefits programme.
A dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can make a genuine impact at some of the UK’s most exciting venues.

The role

The Head of CARGO GLOBAL EATS will lead the strategic, commercial and operational development of CARGO GLOBAL EATS across Freemans Event Partners (FEP) events and venues in the UK and Europe.

The role will drive the growth of the CARGO GLOBAL EATS brand across major sporting events, festivals, permanent venues and fan zones, overseeing the full lifecycle from concept and mobilisation through to live delivery and breakdown.

This is a senior, hands-on role, responsible for budgets, suppliers, stakeholders and multiple concurrent activations, ensuring CARGO GLOBAL EATS delivers a consistent, high-quality customer experience while meeting commercial and operational objectives.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and wider Commercial, Marketing and Operations teams, the role will identify new opportunities and establish CARGO GLOBAL EATS as a leading event food and fan zone proposition.