Conference and Events Sales Manager

The One Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded college in Cambridge seeks a Conference and Events Sale Manager for maternity leave coverage, with potential for extension. The successful candidate will lead catered events, manage logistics, and ensure compliance while promoting the college as a premier event venue. This role requires experience in event planning and strong leadership skills, with an immediate start available for qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in the conferencing or similar sector.
• Ability to develop market and promote events.
• Strong leadership and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering and events team for internal/external events.
• Develop and manage event budgets and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with policies, insurance, and safety regulations.

Skills

Event Planning

Budget Management

Logistics Coordination

Compliance Management

Communication

Tools

Kinnex software

Job description

I am delighted to be working with one of Cambridge's Colleges in their search for a Conference and Events Sale Manager. Initially t cover a period of maternity leave, but could be extended to longer term opportunities.

Cambridge based, parking available

37.5 hours a week, some unsociable hours may be required during peak season

The Conference and Events Manager is responsible for managing the catering and events team and for the planning, coordination, and execution of all internal and external events hosted by the college

You will bring practical knowledge, responding professionally to enquiries and take carriage of events. You lead by example, apply initiative, take instructions, and give direction, where required.

Ideally you will have worked in a conferencing or similar sector before, be able to develop your market and promote the College as a host for events and functions.

In Particular

• Lead the planning and logistics for college / external events
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external organisations hosting events.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure successful execution of all events.
• Develop and manage detailed event time lines, floor plans, and production schedules
• Ensure compliance with college policies, insurance requirements, and safety regulations
• Prepare event budgets and manage expenditures within approved limits.
• Ensure a high standard of presentation and delivery across all conferences, meetings, and other events
• Ensure compliance with regulations and best practice relevant to the role as defined including food hygiene, alcohol licensing, health& safety, and fire regulations.
• Track event revenue and expenses; provide post-event financial summaries and assessments.
• Recommend cost-saving strategies and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Oversee the team to promote events through email, web, social media, and print.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Senior team, staff, students, clients and external partners.

Experience of Kinnex software would also be an advantage

Please contact me to discuss your experience and application. An immediate start available for successful candidates.