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Conference Centre Manager

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 44493.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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Lead exceptional corporate events and create unforgettable food experiences! We're seeking an experienced Event & Conference Manager to drive the delivery of high-quality food and hospitality across a busy corporate events operation. From tailored lunches and networking receptions to multi-day conferences for hundreds of guests, you'll ensure every event exceeds client expectations. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape in-house offerings within a fast-paced corporate environment, with real potential for career growth and development.

Job Responsibility

  • Planning, coordinating, and delivering a wide variety of events, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion
  • Preparing accurate event quotes, tailoring menus, and curating exceptional food experiences to meet client expectations
  • Leading a core team and scaling staffing during larger events, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and budget management
  • Collaborating with internal teams and clients, maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders, and acting as a key point of contact for food and hospitality
  • Maintaining strict compliance with food safety, health & safety regulations, and company standards
  • Conducting post-event evaluations, analysing feedback, and implementing improvements to continually enhance service and offerings
  • Identifying opportunities for innovation, introducing new concepts, and enhancing the overall guest experience

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing high-volume events, conferences, or catering operations within a 5* hotel or corporate environment
  • Strong knowledge of food, hospitality, and operational delivery, with a keen eye for presentation and quality
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Calm, confident, and adaptable under pressure, capable of managing last-minute changes while delivering seamless events
  • Commercially minded, with experience managing budgets, labour costs, and identifying revenue opportunities
  • Exceptional organisational and planning skills, able to manage multiple events and work streams simultaneously
  • Experience leading and developing teams, motivating staff to deliver their best performance
  • IT literate, with familiarity using hospitality booking systems

What we offer

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
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