Event Planning Manager
Full-Time
Delaware North at London Stadium - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Stratford England, United Kingdom
Posted October 1, 2026 by Delaware North
The opportunity
Delaware North UK is hiring a full-time Events Planning Manager to join our collaborative team at London Stadium in Stratford, London. As an Events Planning Manager, you will be fostering great relationships with non-mathday clients, using our event spaces to tailor a variety of events — from Conferences to Boardroom meetings, Award Ceremonies and Podcast Launches. If you are the confident Events Planner we are looking for to lead the event planning process and coordinate between our team members, venue stakeholders, and client, join our fast-paced team to grow your career. Apply today to share our vision for creating great guest experiences.
What we offer
At Delaware North U.K., you’ll be part of a team delivering unforgettable experiences at some of the UK’s coolest events. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality together and provide you with the opportunities to grow and build a rewarding career. As our team member, you’ll receive:
- A generous 33-day holiday allowance (including bank holidays)
- Favourable pension contributions
- Free meal on event days
- Experience in a dynamic workplace hosting major sporting events and concerts, including West Ham United football club, UK Athletics Meet, upcoming global stars taking the stage, as well as a range of exciting meetings and events still to come in 2026 and 2027
What will you do?
- Manage the non-matchday event planning for all clients, including venue owner partners, sponsors, and box holders, prioritising the best guest experience
- Ensure accurate supplier list rates and privileges, reviewing new industry experiences and options to enhance the guest experience
- Diary management for events, ensuring accurate information and successful planning of operation of events, collaborating with relevant departments.
- Produce and distribute weekly function sheets, and lead weekly briefing meetings with internal teams and key stakeholders
- Ensure company accounting policies are adhered to and the operation is in accordance with current practice of health and safety, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws, and trading standards
More about you
- 5+ years’ event experience, particularly within a similar environment
- No degree required
- Skills in communication, organisation, attention to detail, productivity, flexibility, and quick to learn
- IT literate including Microsoft Office
- Excellent knowledge of food and event hospitality
Physical requirements
- Ability to travel and work at the London Stadium, and possibly other venues as necessary
- Availability to work evenings and weekends for event days, due to events-based nature of the role
Delaware North at London Stadium - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Who we are
Home to the Hammers and UK Athletics, London Stadium is no stranger to presenting word-class events, with Delaware North managing the hospitality services of the 60 – 80,000 seated stadia since 2015. As one of the UK’s most iconic sports and entertainment venues, London Stadium has hosted incredible events, with Delaware North team members making countless connections, leaving lasting impressions on guests. From its start as hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics, London Stadium has grown to hold a vibrant portfolio of world-class sporting events, from holding Europe’s first MLB Series, games from the IRB 2015 Rugby World Cup, to a range of Athletics events with the annual IAAF Diamond League, and hosting both the London 2017 World Athletics Championships and 2017 World Para Athletics Championships, the first location to ever hold both events in the same year.
There have been many exceptional music events taking stage at London Stadium, with this year being no different, showcasing a show-stopping night with San Fender, with a homecoming performance from East London giants, Iron Maiden in 2025. There is never a dull moment at London Stadium, so if you want to earn new fans every day, apply to join our team.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
| Address | E20 2ST, Stratford England , United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Property Type | Colisuem |
| # Jobs | 5 |
About Delaware North
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
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