Conference 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)
About the Role
This key leadership role within the Campus Experience team is responsible for driving the commercial performance and operational delivery of the events and conferencing business, from corporate conferences and weddings to summer schools and high‑profile university events. You will lead a small team and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional experiences and sustainable commercial growth.
Responsibilities
* Take ownership of the full events lifecycle, from enquiry through to delivery.
* Lead and develop a high‑performing events team.
* Drive revenue growth and identify new commercial opportunities.
* Improve processes, planning and ways of working to increase efficiency and consistency.
* Build strong relationships across the University to ensure events are well‑planned and delivered.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in events, conferencing, hospitality or venue management.
* A strong track record of delivering commercial targets and growing business.
* Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
* Ability to plan and deliver complex events with professionalism and calm.
* A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and strong stakeholder skills.
* Commercial awareness combined with a commitment to high‑quality customer experience.
Knowledge of the higher education sector is desirable but not essential—what matters most is your drive and ability to make things happen.
Benefits
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* A beautiful campus location in the heart of the Cotswolds.
* Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.
* Opportunities for development and progression.
* The chance to shape and grow a key area of the university’s activity.
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