Commercial and Events Business Manager

1 week ago

Gloucester, United Kingdom ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY Full time

Commercial and Events Business Manager Location: Cirencester Salary: £38,784 £46,049 per annum Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week, flexibility required for evenings and weekends) Be part of something special. At the Royal Agricultural University (RAU), we re proud of our stunning Cotswold campus, rich heritage, and growing reputation as a hub for events, learning, and enterprise. We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Commercial and Events Business Manager to lead our conferencing and events portfolio and drive new opportunities. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow a diverse range of activities from corporate conferences, weddings, and high-profile events to international summer schools and Executive CPD programmes. You ll lead a dedicated team and work across the University to deliver exceptional experiences for clients and guests. Your responsibilities will include: Driving sales growth and developing innovative commercial strategies. Leading and motivating a small team to deliver outstanding service. Overseeing seamless event delivery, from concept to completion. Building partnerships and identifying new business opportunities. Supporting professional development and CPD initiatives. You will play a key role in shaping our future identifying new business opportunities, building partnerships, and ensuring every event reflects the quality, professionalism and warmth the RAU is known for. About you You will bring: Proven experience in events management, hospitality, or conferencing operations. A strong track record of achieving sales and income targets. Excellent leadership and project management skills. Creative flair, entrepreneurial spirit, commercial acumen, and a customer-focused mindset. Flexibility and enthusiasm to thrive in a dynamic environment. Knowledge of the higher education sector is desirable but not essential what matters most is your drive and ability to make things happen. Why join us? You ll be part of a friendly, forward-thinking team on our historic campus in the heart of the Cotswolds. We offer: A supportive working environment. Generous holiday entitlement. Commitment to staff development and CPD. The chance to make a real impact on the University s commercial success. If you re ready to combine business insight with creativity and leadership, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver exceptional events and experiences. For more information and details on how to apply, please click apply Closing date: 4 January 2026 Interview dates: 20/21 January 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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