Conference & Events Manager Job at Mill Farm Sports Village (Wrea Green)

Groups, Conference and Events Manager

Location

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Apex Hotels Ltd

Expiration Date

July 19, 2026

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior conference and events role within the hospitality industry, ideally across multiple sites and/or large teams
Strong leadership and team development skills
Commercially astute with a track record of achieving revenue targets
Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficient in event management systems (e.g., Infor, Delphi, Opera, or similar)

Job Responsibility

To lead and inspire a regional team of event planners, a pivotal role responsible for driving event sales performance, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering exceptional client experiences across all conference and event spaces
Responsible for delivery of both personal and team KPI's
Lead, coach, and develop a team of on-site conference and events planners across multiple hotel locations
Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Ensuring the team deliver performance metrics, conversion rates, and pipeline activity to identify growth opportunities
Drive conference and event revenue across the region and wider group, working closely with Head of Groups, Conference & Events, other regional GCE Managers, proactive sales teams and revenue managers
Analyse and pre-emption of GC&E revenue risk and gaps, working with regional Head of GC&E to develop and implement strategies to address revenue gaps
Input to and support the development and execution of regional sales strategies and promotional campaigns
Act as a senior point of contact for key clients and high-value events, ensuring exceptional service delivery
Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of complex and/or multi-site events

What we offer

30 days holiday
Training and development from day one
Employee events and celebrations
Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools
Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date
£200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team
Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform 'Treat Yourself Here', unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family
Involvement in our employee recognition schemes

Fulltime

Operations Manager (Conference and Events)

Operations Manager (Conference and Events Hospitality) - Newmarket and Huntingdo...

Location

United Kingdom , Newmarket

Salary:

33000.00 GBP / Year

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Some experience of delivering live conferences, meetings and events
A positive, approachable and a trouble shooter
Strong organisation, communication and computer skills
The ability to communicate at all levels and meet deadlines
A self-starter
motivated by a passion for quality and great service delivery

Job Responsibility

Manage the allocated causal team members to set up and break down meeting rooms and deliver live conference and events
To review the weekly payroll and assist the management of the variable payroll to achieve financial targets set while meeting the operational needs
Act as a central point of contact for C&E operational queries
Attendance of all regular meetings and briefings to ensure regular communication takes place with all stakeholders
Develop a good working relationship with the Hospitality team based at Newmarket
Use function sheets to gather customer expectations, room set us and menus requirements
Work with the chef team to ensure all special diets and allergens are managed on live event days
Ensure all H&S policy and procedures are followed
Support the People Operations team in the recruitment, selection, induction and retention practices for the C&E department
Take the lead for C&E team welfare and engagement activities

What we offer

Competitive salary and full company benefits
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
your birthday off
holiday purchase scheme
Aviva Digicare
Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave
day off for your baby's first birthday

Fulltime

Operations Manager (Conference and Events)

Operations Manager (Conference and Events) - Newmarket and Huntingdon Racecourse...

Location

United Kingdom , Newmarket

Salary:

33000.00 GBP / Year

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Some experience of delivering live conferences, meetings and events
A positive, approachable and a trouble shooter
Strong organisation, communication and computer skills
The ability to communicate at all levels and meet deadlines
A self-starter
motivated by a passion for quality and great service delivery

Job Responsibility

Manage the allocated causal team members to set up and break down meeting rooms and deliver live conference and events
To review the weekly payroll and assist the management of the variable payroll to achieve financial targets set while meeting the operational needs
Act as a central point of contact for C&E operational queries
Attendance of all regular meetings and briefings to ensure regular communication takes place with all stakeholders
Develop a good working relationship with the Hospitality team based at Newmarket
Use function sheets to gather customer expectations, room set us and menus requirements
Work with the chef team to ensure all special diets and allergens are managed on live event days
Ensure all H&S policy and procedures are followed
Support the People Operations team in the recruitment, selection, induction and retention practices for the C&E department
Take the lead for C&E team welfare and engagement activities

What we offer

Competitive salary and full company benefits
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days? additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby?s first birthday, enhanced family leave
Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
Meals on duty included
Free on-site parking

Fulltime

Conference & Events Sales Manager

Coordinate the sales efforts between sales department and catering to insure pro...

Location

China , Tianjin

Salary:

Not provided

Four Seasons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3-5 years previous catering sales and/or Events Sales manager experience
Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
Strong selling and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
3-5年的会议销售和/或宴会销售经理经验
优秀的英语阅读，写作和口语能力
良好的销售能力和人际交往技能
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Job Responsibility

Coordinate the sales efforts between sales department and catering to insure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues
Keep Director of Conference and Event promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matter so prompt corrective action can be taken where appropriate
Supervise the execution of banquet events
Review all function space with banquet manager and when required head house attendant
Ensure satisfaction of client at the outset of all events
Respond according to the crisis management plan to any resort emergency or safety situation
Comply with Four Seasons standards for sales and marketing, while working harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and planning committee
Comply with Four Seasons Category One and Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact

What we offer

Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
Complimentary Employee Meals
具有竞争力的薪资、工资以及全面的福利
优质的培训与发展机会
在全球所有四季酒店住宿可享受员工折扣
员工制服可享受免费干洗服务
免费员工餐

Fulltime

Senior Conference & Events Operations Manager

Senior Conference & Events Operations Manager - Excel London | Full-Time / Perma...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

46310.00 GBP / Year

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in a demanding food environment including retail, stand catering, and conferences and banqueting
Experience of working with a client group
P&L understanding
Ability to lead others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to influence and operate at all stakeholder levels

Job Responsibility

Playing a leading role in the delivery of first-rate hospitality offering across conferences and events
Alongside the Operations Manager, assist with the development and leadership of your team within Excel London
Inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service to our clients and guests
Facilitating day to day clients and hospitality operations, ensuring that we are meeting expectations and consistently 'Winning One Customer at a Time'
Reviewing performance of hospitality for conferences and events and ensure delivery of departmental financial targets

What we offer

Healthcare including Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
Wellbeing support
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Life assurance
Meals on duty
Bonus
Your birthday off
Holiday purchase scheme
Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Fulltime

Conference & Events Sales Manager

Elior Stadia – Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More. When the crowd roars at Hi...

Location

United Kingdom , Scotland

Salary:

40000.00 GBP / Year

Elior UK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in venue, events or hotel sales, with a strong track record of converting leads
Excellent relationship‑building and negotiation skills, with confidence presenting to clients
Highly proactive, self‑driven and target‑oriented approach to sales
Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Ambitious, results‑focused mindset with a positive and friendly communication style
High level of organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple enquiries at once
Creativity and commercial insight to identify and develop new business opportunities

Job Responsibility

Generating new business through proactive outreach, networking and market engagement
Responding to and converting inbound enquiries into confirmed event bookings
Delivering venue tours, client presentations and tailored proposals
Building strong relationships with corporate clients, agencies, charities, local businesses and community groups
Attending industry events and networking opportunities to raise the profile of Easter Road Stadium
Managing the CRM pipeline, ensuring accurate activity tracking and regular sales reporting
Working closely with operations and catering teams to ensure seamless delivery of every event
Achieving and exceeding agreed revenue and activity targets

What we offer

Free, tasty meals
Flexible working
28 days of holiday (31 after two years)
Leave for life’s important moments
Give back time - paid volunteering days
Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities
Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks
Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance
Exclusive discounts

Fulltime

Conference Services Events Manager

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective o...

Location

United States of America , Teton Village, Wyoming

Salary:

Not provided

Four Seasons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2-3 years previous Conference Services experience in a luxury environment preferred
Bachelors Degree in Sales and Marketing, Hospitality, Business or similar discipline preferred
Golden Sales and Catering experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to organize and to proficiently read, write and communicate in English
High level of creativity, the ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast-paced client driven environment
Strong experience directly related to event management, preferably hotel luxury environment
Ability to stand, walk for long periods of time
Ability to push, pull or lift up to 50lbs

Job Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Director of Events, the Conference Services Manager is responsible for coordinating all aspects of group events booked by the Sales Department
Serving as the primary liaison between the client and all hotel departments, they ensure seamless communication and flawless execution from the initial planning stages through to the successful completion of each event
They guide meeting planners throughout the entire planning process, uphold the terms of the sales agreement, and deliver service that consistently exceeds client expectations
The ultimate goal of this role is to create flawless, memorable group experiences while driving both client satisfaction and operational excellence
Oversee the client experience from file turnover through post-event follow-up, ensuring a seamless and personalized planning process
Manage group room blocks and meeting space allocations for assigned groups, optimizing utilization to maximize revenue
Lead pre-event and post-event meetings to communicate group needs, gather feedback, and ensure alignment across departments
Coordinate closely with Sales and Catering team to ensure efficient use of function space and alignment with overall event strategy
Finalize detailed requirements for confirmed bookings, including menu selections, room setups, and AV needs
Maximize revenue potential through strategic upselling and value-added recommendations

What we offer

Discounted housing available
Employee Travel Program
Medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your family
5 Weeks PTO
Retail, spa and F&B discounts
Free Employee Cafeteria meals
Free uniform dry cleaning
Discounted/transferable ski passes
Free ski storage

Fulltime

Conference and Events Manager

We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised Conference & Events Manage...

Location

United Kingdom , Wrea Green

Salary:

30000.00 GBP / Year

Mill Farm Sports Village

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced in managing food, beverage, and events in a hotel setting
Highly organised with excellent time management skills
A confident communicator and team leader
IT-savvy and quick to learn new systems
Flexible, enthusiastic, and a true team player

Job Responsibility

Planning and managing the operational delivery of all events, including weddings, conferences, and banquets
Coordinating room layouts, catering, equipment, and staffing for each function
Managing banqueting bars, including stock control, ordering, and compliance with licensing laws
Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained across all event operations
Supervising and scheduling the events and banqueting team
Liaising with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service
Monitoring event timelines and resolving any operational issues promptly
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service quality

What we offer

Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for career development

Fulltime

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