Conference & Events Manager

Conference & Events Manager

Company:
De Vere Beaumont Estate

Location:

London, United Kingdom

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London are recruiting for a Conference & Events Manager to lead our Conference & Events Service and Bar teams, ensuring every detail is considered and event spaces are set up according to client requirements. This role is responsible for the operational service delivery of weddings and special events at the venue and reports to the Operations Manager.

• Lead the Conference & Events Service and Bar teams and manage a busy venue of 37 meetings & events spaces for up to 1500 attendees.
• Oversee functions from planning to service delivery, ensuring service standards are consistently met.
• Build strong rapport with key clients and ensure colleagues within C&B Service and Bars are equipped to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Work a variety of shifts and days, including weekends, on a rota basis.

• Events management or supervisory experience within a similar hospitality environment, with a good understanding of operational delivery of weddings and banqueting events.
• Intuitive approach, heart and soul in operational delivery of conference and banqueting events to create unforgettable experiences.
• Strong communication skills, organised, motivated with drive and determination.

• £35,000 per year
• Free meals on duty in colleague dining facilities.
• Paid day off for birthday plus £20 love‑to‑shop voucher.
• Annual complimentary 2‑night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of choice, plus additional monetary rewards for long‑service milestones.
• £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties and 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday per year (gradually increasing up to 33 days).
• Venue closure over the Christmas period for holiday time off.
• Access to the Exclusively Yours Benefits portal for discounts on retail, travel, leisure.
• Career progression opportunities, apprenticeship programmes, study support.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support and free counselling.
• Wagestream financial wellbeing platform for instant pay access.
• Recognition programme (You Are De Vere) and annual colleague recognition event.
• Regular team appreciation events, Christmas and Summer parties.
• Company Life Assurance scheme for financial security of loved ones.

Part‑time

Mid‑Senior Level