Conference Manager - Monday To Friday - East Horsley

De Vere; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and conference venue in the UK is seeking a Conference & Meetings Operations Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality events. The successful candidate will lead a full-time team member and ensure smooth coordination between various teams for successful meetings. Experience in event management and strong leadership skills are essential. Competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including free meals and career progression opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay

50% discount on Food & Beverage

31 days holiday increasing annually

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in events or restaurant teams, ideally in hotels.
• Organized and hands-on approach with excellent planning skills.
• Natural leader creating a positive working atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of well-organized meetings and events.
• Manage one full-time team member.
• Coordinate with kitchen and AV support teams.
• Assist with duty management and occasional late shifts.

Skills

Event planning

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Conference & Meetings Operations Manager

We are looking for a Conference & Events Manager for a Monday to Friday work pattern at De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey.

This is a hands‑on role with management responsibility for one full‑time team member. It is ideal for someone who loves the buzz of events but prefers conference early and middle shifts, with an occasional late finish, weekend cover and duty management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of smooth, well‑organised meetings – from perfectly set rooms and working AV to refreshed coffee stations and seamless hand‑overs with our restaurant and kitchen teams.
• Manage one full‑time team member.
• Coordinate smoothly with kitchen, AV support and front‑of‑house teams.
• Assist with duty management, weekend cover and occasional late finishes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working within an events or restaurant team, ideally in a hotel setting.
• Organised and hands‑on, with excellent attention to detail when it comes to planning ahead, conference facility presentation, and service levels.
• Confident communicator.
• A natural leader who leads by example within the wider hotel team and helps to create a positive working atmosphere on shift.
• Comfortable with basic AV setup knowledge and confident in spotting issues before guests arrive.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year.
• Free meals on duty in our hotel restaurant.
• Extra paid day off for your birthday, plus 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.
• Exclusive perks – 50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties; 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days).
• Access to Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Career progression opportunities – including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action – 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Wagestream – instant access to your pay.
• Monthly colleague recognition programme – You Are De Vere.
• Regular team appreciation events – Christmas, Summer parties, etc.
• Company Life Assurance scheme.

About the Venue

De Vere Horsley Estate has 175 bedrooms, 51 meeting and event spaces, a restaurant, 3 bars, a gym and a swimming pool. It offers a charming lakeside mansion house, Horsley Towers and the equally impressive Horsley Place all set within 75 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland.

Our team at Horsley Estate holds regular colleague events and activities including the annual family summer BBQ party, colleague wellbeing yoga classes and a badminton club.

Culture and Inclusion

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.