Events Manager

Leonardo Hotels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Manchester is seeking an Events Manager to oversee daily operations and support the M&E department's strategic initiatives. In this role, you will coach new team members and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience with Audio-Visual equipment. This position offers unique perks including special room rates and employee recognition schemes.

Benefits

Special rates on hotel rooms

Company-wide recognition scheme

Talent referral scheme

Wellbeing Calendar

Ongoing training programmes

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a hospitality role is preferred.
• Ability to inspire and motivate colleagues.
• Willingness to undertake Duty Manager shifts.

Responsibilities

• Host guests and recognise their needs effectively.
• Coach and train new team members.
• Ensure the smooth running of the M&E department.

Skills

Great communication skills

Experience with Audio-Visual (AV)

Job description

Overview

The Events Manager will support the strategic initiatives and objectives of the M&E department, as well as supervising day to day operations. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness.

As Events Manager you'll be the backbone of the team as you'll be working with your Head of Department to inspire and motivate your colleagues, ensuring that all guests have memorable experiences with us. Take a deep breath because you'll be stepping into a busy role! We set high standards for ourselves to surprise and delight our guests, so you'll need to be passionately involved in the M&E department's smooth running.

Responsibilities

• Be a vibrant host for guests and an expert in recognising their needs
• Have great communication skills- it's important to establish relationships with organisers!
• Coach and train new team members- we want everyone to enjoy their new role
• Undertake Duty Manager shifts as required- this is a great way to get out and about in the hotel and meet new people
• Have prior experience using Audio-Visual (AV)

Perks

Some of the perks you could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why join us?

Why come join us?
We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Once you join a Limited Edition, you're part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!