Conference and Events Manager

4 days ago

Cambridge CB DQ, United Kingdom Downing College Full time

Information for the role of Conference and Events Manager

Salary up to £45,130 per annum for 36.25 hours per week

An excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation in a strong period of growth, in a varied and fulfilling role with a small friendly team. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the Conference and Events Manager is responsible for generating income by developing and maximising opportunities for the College's commercial event spaces and accommodation. The role will directly line manage four staff and will oversee the events office and AV Support team, ensuring excellence in planning and execution of events from conception to completion.

To be considered for this interesting role, you will need:

  • Substantial experience of delivering conferences, events and AV services at an events venue, ensuring that all services provided meet the clients' needs and events are run efficiently.
  • Demonstrable experience selling residential events, producing B&B rate strategies and developing new products.
  • Have supervisory or line management experience, ideally gained within an events management environment.
  • Knowledge of audio and visual systems and awareness of new trends would be an advantage.
  • Thorough understanding of the work of a conference and events team, including an awareness of business development, managing future sales and revenue streams, and efficient budgeting to maximise income generated.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Good attention to detail and good numeracy skills.
  • Friendly and approachable, confident and assertive.
  • Someone with a flexible approach to work and tasks.
  • Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft 365, experience of using conference or marketing databases.
  • Knowledge of the KX Event Management System would be an advantage but not essential.

Details of the role

The post of Conference and Event Manager is a permanent full time role. Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates.

Hours of work are 36.25 hours per week with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break. We may require some flexibility on hours to accommodate with event co-ordination and management. The annual salary is up to £45,130 gross per annum dependant on experience for 36.25 hours per week (Step 57 on the College Salary Scale).

As well as the salary, we offer a wide range of benefits. A full list of benefits is available from the College's HR Office. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.)

Application Process

To apply for this position, click "Apply Now" and complete an application form. You are able to upload your CV in support of your application.

Closing date: Wednesday 10 December at 5:00pm. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds.

All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.

We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format, please contact HR ) if you wish to receive this advert and role profile or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print.

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Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ

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