Conference and Events Manager

Oxford Belfry - Events Operations; Milton Common; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and events venue in Milton Common is seeking a Conference & Events Manager to lead the team in providing exceptional guest experiences. You'll work closely with sales teams to plan and execute events, adhering to brand standards while maximising revenues. Candidates should have hospitality experience, particularly in events and banqueting, and a strong understanding of food and beverage trends. Competitive salary and various perks are offered, including free health club membership and discounts across the collection.

Benefits

Free health club membership

Discounts across The QHotels Collection

Training support including course fees

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality.
• Experience in busy meetings & events, banqueting, and weddings.
• Familiar with food & beverage trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Conference & Events team and ensure brand standards.
• Plan and execute events while meeting client expectations.
• Maximise revenues for each event handled.

Skills

Hospitality experience

People management

Knowledge of wine & spirits

Job description

Are you passionate about food and providing an outstanding guest experience?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced role where 2 days are never the same?

Important Stuff

• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!

What will I do?

Responsible for leading the Conference & Events team, you’ll lead from the front and work together with your team to ensure brand standards are adhered to, the guest experience is to a very high standard and revenues are maximised at every opportunity. Working closely with the Events & Group Sales team to plan and execute each event, meeting the client’s expectations.

Is this the role for me?

• Previous experience working within hospitality
• Have worked in a busy meetings & events, banqueting and weddings venue
• People management experience
• Up to date with food & beverages trends & best practice
• Knowledge of wines & spirits

Curious to find out more?

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa is located in Thame, just outside Oxford and within close proximity to the Cotswolds. Our hotel is a 4*, 154‑bedroom property and has the Spires restaurant and bar & lounge area, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, sauna, tennis courts, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.

The QHotels Collection proudly supports the UK Armed Forces and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant achieving the Silver Award.

Compensation: Competitive salary