Director of Events
📍 St Andrews, Scotland
💷 £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
👥 Managing a team of 4
🏨 Luxury Hospitality
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Events to lead the meetings, conferences and weddings function within a prestigious luxury setting in St Andrews.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue, elevating guest experience and delivering seamless, high-end events across corporate and private segments. You will oversee a dedicated team of four and work closely with sales, operations and senior leadership to maximise performance and profitability.
The Role
You will take full ownership of the events strategy and execution across:
Corporate conferences and residential meetings
High-end private events and celebrations
Luxury weddings
MICE business across domestic and international markets
This role combines commercial leadership with operational excellence. You will ensure each event is delivered to an impeccable standard while optimising revenue opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, develop and inspire a team of two events professionals
Drive conference, meetings and wedding revenue in line with budget targets
Oversee the full event lifecycle from enquiry to execution
Build strong relationships with corporate bookers, agencies and wedding planners
Work closely with the Sales Director and operational heads to align strategy
Implement pricing strategies and maximise upselling opportunities
Monitor market trends and competitor activity within luxury hospitality
Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction and brand reputation
About You
Proven experience in a senior events leadership role within luxury hospitality
Strong background in MICE and wedding sales/delivery
Commercially astute with a track record of driving revenue growth
Confident managing high-profile clients and complex events
Experienced in leading and developing small, high-performing teams
Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational skills
Passionate about delivering five-star guest experiences
If you are a commercially driven events leader who thrives in a luxury environment and is ready to take full ownership of a high-performing events department, this could be the next step in your career.
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