Location: Cirencester
Salary: GBP 38,784 – GBP 46,049 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week, flexibility required for evenings and weekends)
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is one of the UK’s leading specialist universities, set in a stunning Cotswold campus. With a large and growing Conference and events portfolio, we are now looking for an experienced and commercially driven Conferencing and Events Manager to help shape the next stage of our development.
About The Role
This is a key leadership role within the Campus Experience team, responsible for driving the commercial performance and operational delivery of our events and conferencing business.
You Will
* 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
You will play a central role in shaping how the University approaches commercial activity: balancing ambition with operational reality.
About You
* 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
* The 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.
Youll Benefit From
* 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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