Events Manager

The University of Roehampton is recruiting to the role of Events Manager to join our Conference and Events team. As we grow our business across two exceptional properties and support the University on its delivery and strategy for the next five years, we are looking for a candidate who thrives on customer satisfaction, delivering on client event briefs and engaged in building a commercial strategy for future business streams.

This role is perfect for someone with experience in leading and motivating teams, managing key client accounts, and overseeing event planning and delivery. The successful candidate will ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and provide support to both permanent and temporary staff year-round.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the sales and event management teams to optimise sales
• Responsible for researching, networking and identifying the business opportunities for the expansion of the commercial conference business
• Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
• Leading on continually develop the business with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach
• Lead in the planning and running of larger events throughout the year, operational delivery and account management of key clients during summer business periods.

The successful candidate will have skills and experience in

• Delivering outstanding customer service to clients whilst remaining calm under pressure
• Providing professional advice or input to the decision making of others on conferencing and events
• Demonstrable knowledge of planning and delivering of a range of events across properties
• High level of commercial awareness and financial acumen

Further information can be found on the job description.

If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, please click on the ‘Apply’ button, above.

We encourage you to reach out and ask any specific questions on the role, or simply have an informal conversation with Anna Fowler, Head of Conferencing and Events

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Professional Services/Support staff on RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here.

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

The closing date for completed applications is: 23^rd February 2025

It is expected that interviews will be held in w/c 3^rd March 2025

To enable us to respond to the market, we may interview before the closing date/close the role early, so please don’t hesitate to submit your application.

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