MEET THE HIRING MANAGER

What was your first job?

My first job was in a golf club in the kitchen. I was the dishwasher otherwise known as the ‘pot scrubber’. It was such a hard shift for a 15-year-old, but I enjoyed it.  I loved getting the little brown envelope of cash on payday. There was no job description.  I was such a hard worker and did anything that was asked of me.  It taught me a lot about how far I could be pushed.

There were some lovely staff members, but I was treated pretty badly by the head chef. He was miserable and nasty, but you learn it’s not you, it’s whatever is going on for them that is often reflected negatively on you so do not take it personally. 

What’s a fun fact about you that you’d like to share?

I love to travel – I have visited over 27 countries.

What are your hobbies? What do you do in your spare time?

I love the simple things in life the less drama the better. 

My ideal spare time is spent at the sea. I love the sea. Just a walk with my family and my dog on the pier or the beach finished off with a good dinner would suit me perfectly.

There is nothing better than sitting at a table surrounded by people you love eating and chatting.

How is Origina different from any other company that you worked for in the past?

For me, it’s the people. I love my job, but I love it more because of the culture and environment at Origina. It’s exciting, Origina is fast-paced and has endless opportunities. What is different is the exposure to the senior level.  There is an open-door policy and I feel heard.

What does day-to-day look like for a Head of Events at Origina?

Like all job roles, every day is different from pre-event, during-event, and post-event.

We are a small team of 3 and we split events out. Every event has its challenges. We make things happen. There could be countless problems in the background, but we get it done.

The key is to ensure those we are creating/running the event for only see the delivery they shouldn’t know what happens behind the scenes to make it work. An event can be small or big, but they all follow the same process. Communication with stakeholders is key.

What interview tips would you have for someone applying for a role with Origina?

• Be on time.
• Know the job spec and ensure your skillset works against it.
• Listen to the questions being asked carefully before answering.
• Be your true self. Let your personality shine through.
• Do your homework on the company.
• Have specific examples of events you have managed.