Conference & Events Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier London event venue is seeking a Conference & Events Manager to oversee the Conference & Events Service and Bar teams. This role requires strong leadership and operational delivery expertise for various events, ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Applicants should have a background in hospitality with a focus on events management, and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers a salary of £34,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits, including meal provisions and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay

Discounted overnight stays at De Vere properties

31 days holiday each year

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial wellbeing platform access

Monthly colleague recognition programme

Team appreciation events

Company Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar hospitality environment is required.
• Good understanding of the operational delivery of weddings and banqueting events.
• Drive and determination to create unforgettable experiences.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Events management or supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Organized and motivated

Intuitive approach to operational delivery

Job description

Are you looking to manage exceptional events and create memorable experiences?

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 in to the Operations Manager. You will be managing a busy venue of 37 meetings & events 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.

Your skills and experience:
• You have events management or supervisory experience within a similar hospitality environment, with a good understanding of the operational delivery of weddings and banqueting events.
• Through your intuitive approach you will put heart and soul into the operational delivery of conference and banqueting events to create unforgettable experiences.
• You have strong communication skills and are organised and motivated with drive and determination

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Conference & Events Manager.

• £34,000 per year
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

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.