The unique role involves working at events hosted by the King and Queen
The Royal Family is on the hunt for a new member of staff to join its team to help plan and manage their events. The unique job role is based at Buckingham Palace and will see the successful candidate “be involved in the many remarkable and varied activities”.
The Events and Programme Manager will support the team to “deliver extraordinary events”. As part of the role, you would work events hosted by the King and Queen as well as other members of the Royal Family.
Responsibilities include providing “world class event management leadership and support” and be part of a team “delivering a busy calendar” of royal and internal events.
The Royal Household job description adds: “Lead the end-to-end logistical planning of events, including detailed timelines, task delegation, and responsibility breakdowns for all key stakeholders. Ensure every logistical aspect is meticulously planned and executed to the highest standard.
“Represent the Royal Household in communicating with a wide range of external stakeholders in the lead up to events, including senior stakeholders, showcasing exceptional professionalism at all times.”
The successful candidate needs to have “excellent” leadership skills to ensure tasks are “executed punctually and cost savings and efficiencies are made”.
The role will include following a busy and ever-changing schedule where you would need to be “one step ahead”.
It adds: “Whether you’re helping to co-ordinate a small board meeting, a Royal dinner for two hundred or a Reception in Windsor Castle for four hundred people, you’ll guarantee the highest standard of creative delivery.”
Anyone applying for the role should have project management and organisational skills, with experience of delivering high profile events.
You need to be able to work under pressure and navigate challenges. The job description says: “Excellent verbal and written communication drafting, briefing and presentation skills, the ability to absorb and rapidly assimilate often complex and nuanced material, communicate a large volume of information succinctly and meticulous attention to detail.
“Adept at influencing and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders. A real team player, you’re able to work flexibly and effectively even when things get busy. With the ability to think quickly on your feet, you’re equally comfortable working independently.”
Desirable criteria includes past experience working in a hospitality environment to high standards and an understanding of end-to-end Food and Beverage processes.
The role starts in September and ends in November 2027. There would be 37.5 hours of work a week from Monday to Friday, with a starting salary of £38,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
Royal Household staff get 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. They also offer complimentary admission tickets across all Royal sites and “exclusive employee discounts”.
Find out more about the role here, which closes on June 7.
