Events Manager

Lime Recruit Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lime Hospitality is seeking an experienced Events Manager to work across a portfolio of venues in Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Birmingham. You will manage events from enquiry through to delivery, ensuring exceptional client experiences while maximising revenue for the venue.

You will build strong relationships with clients, coordinate with operations and suppliers, and drive through every stage from consultation to post-event debrief.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Events Manager role in hospitality or venues.
• Strong sales and business development abilities.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating weddings, conferences and large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full event journey from enquiry to completion.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients and event organisers.
• Handle site visits, consultations, proposals and quotations.
• Identify opportunities to upsell services and maximise revenue.
• Coordinate with operations, chefs, suppliers and contractors.
• Produce detailed event plans and run pre-event client briefings.
• Ensure events are delivered on time, within budget and to high standards.
• Maintain CRM records and monitor sales activity.

Skills

Client relationships

Event sales

Operational delivery

Multi-event management

Negotiation

Job description

The Role

Lime Hospitality are currently recruiting for experienced and commercially driven Events Managers to join a range of established hotels, wedding venues, conference centres and event spaces across Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Manager who enjoys combining client relationship management, event sales and operational delivery.

You will be responsible for managing events from initial enquiry through to completion, ensuring every client receives an exceptional experience while maximising revenue and commercial opportunities for the venue.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full event journey from initial enquiry through to event completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, corporate customers and event organisers.
• Handle event enquiries, consultations, site visits and proposals.
• Prepare and negotiate quotations, packages and contracts.
• Identify opportunities to upsell additional services and increase event revenue.
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain an active sales pipeline.
• Manage weddings, private functions, corporate events, conferences and other large-scale events.
• Coordinate with operational teams, chefs, suppliers and external contractors.
• Produce detailed event plans and function sheets.
• Conduct pre-event meetings and client briefings.
• Ensure events are delivered within agreed budgets and to the required standards.
• Manage event budgets, invoicing and financial performance.
• Oversee event set-up, delivery and breakdown.
• Manage and motivate event teams to deliver exceptional service.
• Resolve client queries and operational issues quickly and professionally.
• Monitor customer feedback and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity.
• Work closely with senior management to achieve revenue and occupancy targets.
• Ensure all events comply with Health & Safety, licensing and food safety requirements.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Events Manager with a genuine passion for hospitality and events.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Events Manager, Senior Events Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience within a hotel, wedding venue, conference centre, events venue or hospitality environment.
• Strong sales and business development skills.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.
• Experience managing multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of revenue generation.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence dealing with clients, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing event teams.
• The ability to remain calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible approach to working evenings and weekends when required.

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:

• Weddings
• Corporate events
• Conferences and meetings
• Private dining
• Large-scale events
• Gala dinners
• Christmas parties
• Awards ceremonies
• Venue sales
• Hospitality sales
• Event catering