Conference & Events Manager

Principal Hayley Hotels; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality venue in City of Westminster is seeking a Conference & Events Manager to lead the service teams. You will ensure the operational delivery of weddings and events, managing a busy venue with multiple spaces for up to 1500 attendees. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for creating unforgettable experiences for clients. Benefits include a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and exclusive discounts, making it an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

£35,000 annual salary

Free meals on duty

Extra day off for birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay

50% discount on Food & Beverage

31 days holiday each year

Access to discounts through portal

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in operational delivery of weddings and banqueting events.
• Ability to create unforgettable experiences in events management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Conference & Events Service and Bar teams.
• Oversee functions from planning to service delivery.
• Build rapport with clients and ensure service standards.

Skills

Events management experience

Strong communication skills

Organized and motivated

Job description

Position Overview

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London are recruiting for a Conference & Events Manager to join the team. As a Conference & Events Manager you will lead our Conference & Events Service and Bar teams ensuring every detail is considered and event spaces are set up according to client requirements. This role has responsibility for the operational service delivery of weddings and special events at the venue and reports to the Operations Manager. You will be managing a busy venue of 37 meeting & event spaces, for events up to 1500 attendees. The main purpose of the role is to oversee functions from planning to service delivery ensuring that service standards are met consistently; building a strong rapport with key clients and ensuring colleagues within C & B Service and Bars are equipped to deliver exceptional customer experiences. This role involves working a variety of shifts and days including weekends on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• Events management or supervisory experience within a similar hospitality environment, with a good understanding of the operational delivery of weddings and banqueting events.
• Intuitive approach to put heart and soul into the operational delivery of conference and banqueting events to create unforgettable experiences.
• Strong communication skills and organised, motivated, with drive and determination.

Venue & Culture

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is our Iconic Events venue in London, and as this property does not have any guest bedrooms, the space is solely set up to run and host the most incredible meetings and events. We host movie premier after parties, high profile fashion, music and charity events, exciting exhibitions and conferences, large weddings and corporate meetings: our impressive event space and extensive meeting facilities means this property is always buzzing and an incredibly fun place to work. Your commute: Grand Connaught Rooms is just 5 minutes from Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations and 30 minutes' walk from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston train stations, we're well-connected for all major London transport links. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Benefits

• £35,000 per year salary.
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities.
• Extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love‑to‑shop voucher.
• Annual complimentary 2‑night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long‑service milestones.
• £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, plus 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days).
• Venue closure over the Christmas period for paid time off.
• Access to the Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Excellent career progression opportunities, including access to Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, granting instant access to pay.
• Monthly colleague recognition programme “You Are De Vere”, culminating in an annual colleague recognition event.
• Regular team appreciation events, including Christmas and Summer parties.
• Company Life Assurance scheme for financial security for loved ones.