Meeting & Events Manager

We Are Aspire; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in London is seeking an experienced Meetings & Events Manager. You will lead a successful team to ensure high-impact events, manage client interactions, and collaborate with various departments. The ideal candidate has a proven record in event management, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with OPERA Cloud. This position offers competitive benefits including up to 33 days of holiday and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday

Free meals on duty

Employee Benefit Card for hotel discounts

Bonus Breaks - free stays at UK hotels

Qualifications

• Proven track record in event management and sales.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team to exceed targets.
• Manage event diary and maximize profit.
• Oversee end-to-end event execution.

Skills

Event management

Sales

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Creativity

Commercial awareness

Tools

OPERA Cloud

Delphi

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced and results-driven Meetings & Events professional ready to take the next step in your career? I have an exciting opportunity to lead the Marketing & Events Sales team at one of the UK's flagship hotels, part of a global network of 150+ properties.

As a Meetings & Events Manager, you will be the driving force behind event success - leading a talented team to deliver seamless, creative, and high-impact meetings, events, and conferences across multiple event spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team to exceed sales targets and revenue goals
• Manage the events diary and maximise profit through effective yield strategies
• Oversee client interactions, show rounds, and end-to-end event execution
• Collaborate with Sales, Revenue, and Food & Beverage to optimise event space and customer value
• Set and monitor daily/weekly targets and performance KPIs
• Drive repeat business through proactive client engagement
• Forecast trends, analyse data, and contribute to revenue meetings
• Recruit, train, and develop team members with structured plans and operating procedures
• Implement promotional offers and support marketing campaigns

Qualifications

• A proven track record in event management and sales
• A natural leader with strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal)
• Problem-solver with a sharp eye for detail
• Creative, and customer-focused
• Commercially savvy with a drive to exceed budgeted targets
• Familiarity with OPERA Cloud and Delphi is a strong advantage

Benefits

• Up to 33 days holiday per year
• Free meals on duty + hotel gym access
• Employee Benefit Card - enjoy discounted rates at hotels worldwide
• Two Bonus Breaks a year - free stays at UK hotels
• Opportunity to grow your career within a global hotel powerhouse

For more information and to express your interest send your CV now!

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