Are you looking to develop your events career within an award-winning hospitality group, delivering events at scale?
At De Vere Cotswold Water Park, we believe exceptional events are built on strong leadership, thoughtful detail, and teams who take pride in what they deliver.
We're looking for a Conference & Events Operations Manager to lead the delivery of conferences, weddings and special events across our venue, home to 19 flexible meeting and event spaces and hosting up to 800 guests.
Reporting to the F&B Operations Manager, you'll take full ownership of the end-to-end delivery of events, ensuring each one runs smoothly and meets the high standards our clients and guests expect. This is a hands-on, operational role where you'll be present on the floor, leading your teams, responding to challenges in real time, and ensuring every detail is carefully considered.
You'll build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, manage your department rota to ensure the right level of cover for early starts, late finishes, and weekends, and play a key role in developing and supporting your people to perform at their best. No two days are the same, and you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where organisation, adaptability, and clear communication are essential.
What you'll bring:
• Proven management experience in Conference & Events or Food & Beverage, with responsibility for weddings, banqueting, or large-scale events
• A practical, people-focused leadership style, with the ability to motivate, coach, and support a diverse team of colleagues
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and changing priorities
• A genuine focus on client and guest experience, with a pride in delivering events that run seamlessly
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including early starts, late finishes, and weekends
If you're operationally focused, detail-driven, and enjoy being at the heart of event delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Conference and Events Manager.
Competitive
Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance
Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work
Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
De Vere Cotswold Water Park: nestled at the edge of the Cotswolds right in the heart of 152 lakes, the Hotel offers stylish accommodation with breathtaking views and has 328 bedrooms and apartments. There are 15 flexible meeting and event spaces and 2 large conference and banqueting suites hosting up to 800. With three restaurants and bars we have a buzzing Food & Beverage team here, but also have exciting opportunities across our other departments including Conference & Events, Reception/Front of House, Spa & Leisure, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Maintenance.
Your commute: we're well served by public transport, and we're just 20 minutes from J15 of the M4 and J11A of the M5.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
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