Events Manager

The Perch; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known public house and restaurant in Oxford is looking for an experienced Events Manager. The role involves driving sales for weddings and events, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in hospitality management, strong communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. This hands-on position offers the chance to significantly impact the venue's reputation while working with a close-knit team.

Benefits

Ongoing management training

Staff discounts across restaurants

Car parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ management experience in hospitality and/or events.
• Proven track record of running successful functions and managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of the wedding industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive weddings and events sales and manage all planning.
• Lead and develop the events team to deliver high service standards.
• Control event costs to ensure profitability.
• Personally lead events with guest-focused style.
• Support restaurant management during winter events downtime.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Event planning

Communication skills

Creativity

Job description

The Perch Inn, Oxford, is a highly regarded, established destination public house, restaurant, and wedding & events venue on the banks of the River Thames, with a reputation for excellent food, fabulous service and a fantastic location.

We are looking for a new Events Manager to join our team to continue to drive and develop the wedding and events side of the business. This is a hands‑on management role for an experienced hospitality professional with strong F&B knowledge, commercial acumen and a passion for hosting memorable occasions.

The Weddings & Events Manager will own the full lifecycle of Perch events – from enquiry and sales, through detailed planning and budgeting, to flawless on‑the‑day delivery.

This is a Perch‑based role with no work‑from‑home involved.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive weddings and events sales and manage all planning and on‑the‑day delivery for Perch events and weddings.
• Lead, motivate and develop the events team to deliver the high standards of service The Perch is known for, embodying our “casual excellence” ethos.
• Control event costs in line with the events’ P&L, ensuring profitability while maintaining quality.
• Personally lead events, combining impeccable organisation with a warm, relaxed, guest‑focused style.
• Play an active role within the wider management team, engaging enthusiastically with all areas of the business.
• During the winter events downtime, to support our restaurant management team in delivering ‘Casual Excellence’ throughout The Perch Inn.

Requirements

• Highly motivated, organised and self‑sufficient, with excellent time management.
• At least 2 years’ management experience in hospitality and/or events, with a proven track record of running successful functions and managing a team.
• Confident, personable and articulate, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships with couples and corporate clients.
• Creative, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics, ensuring the venue always looks its best and contributing ideas for continual visual and experiential improvement; strong knowledge of the wedding industry is essential.

Benefits

• The chance to shape and grow a key part of an independent business, where your ideas are listened to and acted on.
• A fast‑paced, exciting working environment within a close‑knit, supportive team.
• Ongoing management training and development across all aspects of the role, to help you continually improve and deliver excellence.
• Staff discounts across our three restaurants. Car parking.