Conference & Events Manager

FS1 Recruitment; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in Wokingham is seeking an Operational Conference & Events Manager to oversee the delivery of meetings and large-scale events. This hands-on leadership role demands experience in hospitality operations and excellent organisational skills. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with regulations and manage event budgets. Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free parking

Gym membership

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conference and events operations within a 4- or 5-star hotel.
• Strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of events.
• Supervise and train the events team.
• Act as main client contact during events.
• Manage budgets and post-event reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Event logistics knowledge

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Our client is currently seeking an Operational Conference & Events Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will oversee the seamless delivery of meetings, conferences, weddings, banquets, and large-scale events within a prestigious hotel venue. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for maintaining the highest standards of service and guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day operations of conferences, weddings, and banqueting.
• Supervising, training, and scheduling the events team, including casual staff.
• Acting as the main client contact during events to ensure smooth execution.
• Coordinating AV, staging, and technical requirements with in-house and external teams.
• Monitoring event spaces for cleanliness, functionality, and readiness.
• Managing budgets, costs, and post-event financial reconciliations.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, fire, and food hygiene regulations.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in conference and events operations within a 4- or 5-star hotel or hospitality venue.
• Strong leadership and people management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Outstanding communication and client-facing skills.
• Sound knowledge of event logistics, food & beverage service, and AV coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of event management systems an advantage.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Career development opportunities within a reputable hotel group