Head of Events

Accor; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent luxury hotel in St Andrews is looking for a Head of Events to oversee and lead its Events and Event Sales teams. The role requires managing all event aspects, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while driving revenue through strategic planning and execution. Ideal candidates should be experienced, guest-centric leaders with a strong passion for hospitality.

Benefits

Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews

Complimentary staff canteen

50% off dining in Food and Beverage outlets

Employee rates for Spa treatments and green fees

Access to gym and pool services

Growth opportunities

On-the-job training

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience managing large events.
• Luxury/Five Star background preferred.
• Eligible to work within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and delivery of all meetings, events, and functions.
• Lead, support, and develop a high-performing events team.
• Review and manage event billing and financial targets.

Skills

Revenue generation

Event management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic 5-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.

Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting 2 championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.

Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Events
Location: St Andrews, Fife
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Events to lead and develop our Events and Event Sales teams. You will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of all corporate and social events, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and strong financial performance.

In this key leadership role, you’ll manage the full event life cycle — from enquiry and sales through to execution and post-event billing. You'll work closely with clients, internal departments, and senior leadership to ensure every event runs smoothly, on brand, and on budget.

A little bit more about what you will be doing:

• Oversee planning and delivery of all meetings, events, and functions

• Manage the events enquiry process, contracts, and timelines

• Lead, support, and develop a high-performing events team

• Maintain strong client relationships and provide expert event guidance

• Liaise with all departments to ensure smooth coordination and service

• Review and manage event billing, reporting, and financial targets

• Ensure adherence to brand standards and service excellence

• Drive revenue through strategic space management and pricing

• Lead key meetings (e.g. BEOs, forecasts, operations handovers)

• We’re looking for a strategic leader with a passion for hospitality, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to inspire a team. You’ll be solutions-focused, guest-centric, and confident in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.

Qualifications

• Generating revenue and managing a culture of upselling within the team.
• Experience of managing large events
• Luxury/ Five Star background preferred
• A dynamic go getter ready to take their career to the next level
• Eligible to work within the UK

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
• Complimentary staff canteen
• 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
• Employee rates for Spa treatments and green fees
• Access to gym and pool services
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Regular social events