Commercial & Events Lead — Conferences, Weddings & CPD

Ad Warrior Ltd; Chesterton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Commercial and Events Business Manager to oversee its diverse portfolio of events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in events management and sales, with excellent leadership skills to motivate a dedicated team. This permanent full-time role involves driving sales growth, overseeing event delivery, and identifying new business opportunities on a beautiful campus in the Cotswolds. The position offers generous holiday entitlement and a commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Commitment to staff development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events management, hospitality, or conferencing operations.
• Strong track record of achieving sales and income targets.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales growth and developing innovative commercial strategies.
• Leading a small team to deliver outstanding service.
• Overseeing seamless event delivery from concept to completion.

Skills

Events management

Sales and income attainment

Leadership

Project management

Customer-focused mindset

Job description

A leading UK university is seeking a Commercial and Events Business Manager to oversee its diverse portfolio of events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in events management and sales, with excellent leadership skills to motivate a dedicated team. This permanent full-time role involves driving sales growth, overseeing event delivery, and identifying new business opportunities on a beautiful campus in the Cotswolds. The position offers generous holiday entitlement and a commitment to staff development.