Team Manager

About Us

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. Headquartered in Chicago with locations in 60+ countries, our team of 2,000+ people is committed to sustainability and success. We look for people who want to be part of something special, can rise to our standards and bring their unique perspective to the table.

About The Role

Join our vibrant venue sourcing team as a Team Manager, where you’ll champion mentoring and drive your team toward success. You’ll engage with key stakeholders, negotiate top‑notch venue deals, and ensure our service delivery is nothing short of excellent. This role is for those passionate about developing talent and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

As a Team Manager You Will

• Day‑to‑day line management, mentoring and development of your team
• Overall responsibility for your assigned team, including workload allocation, SLA monitoring and financial KPI management
• Consult with stakeholders to gather all requirements and deliver the right event solution to meet objectives
• Consistently apply and demonstrate our expertise to clients and act as a subject‑matter expert for the wider team
• Manage external vendors and suppliers for sourcing, negotiating, contracting and service delivery
• Attend and contribute to client meetings as required

You’re Good At

• Inspiring communication skills—both written and verbal—to interpret client objectives effectively
• Building confidence with clients and showcasing our expertise as industry leaders
• Ensuring your team secures the perfect venue and the best deal without compromising quality
• Being the go‑to expert on meeting venues and destinations, both internally and externally
• Mentoring and developing team members with experience of line management of a team
• Wealth of hotel, conference centre and destination knowledge in the UK and overseas
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to react, think on your feet, offer solutions and manage multiple projects and timelines at once

You Might Also Have

• Familiarity with the Cvent RFP platform or other venue sourcing systems

Our Benefits For This Role

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – up to 5 additional holiday days
• Discounted rates on hotels and travel
• Gym and fitness discounts
• Life assurance twice your annual salary
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Various lifestyle benefits

You Should Know

• The role is hybrid with three days based in our London office
• Standard working hours are 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM with an hour break
• You must have the right to work in the UK

How To Apply

Excited to make an impact? Apply now.

THE PERKS

Flexible Working – We support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow – Our work and business structure challenge our people, with learning and development built into every role and ownership over growth direction.

Everyone has a Voice – We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. Every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make Your Move – The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means people often find new adventures during their time with us.

We’ve Got You Covered – Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and an employee recognition program.

We’re Positive. You’ll Love It. – Our leaders lead with positivity, believing in our people and trusting us to do the right thing, with ongoing support throughout your journey.