Conference Manager - Monday to Friday in East Horsley

Conference & Meetings Operations Manager

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As Conference & Meetings Operations Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of smooth, well‑organised meetings and events at De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey — from perfectly set rooms and working AV to refreshed coffee stations and seamless handovers with our restaurant and kitchen teams. This is a hands‑on role with management responsibility for one full‑time team member.

This role is ideal for someone who loves the buzz of events but prefers conference early and middle shifts, with a Monday to Friday focus and occasional late finishes, weekend cover and duty management.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working within a conference operations team, ideally in a hotel setting
• Organised and hands‑on, with excellent attention to detail when it comes to planning ahead, conference facility presentation, and service levels.
• Confident communicator — able to coordinate smoothly with kitchen, AV support and front‑of‑house teams
• A natural leader who leads by example within the wider hotel team and helps to create a positive working atmosphere on shift
• Comfortable with basic AV setup knowledge and confident in spotting issues before guests arrive

Benefits

• £30,000 – £35,000 per year
• Free meals on duty in our hotel restaurant
• Extra paid day off for your birthday, plus a £20 love‑to‑shop voucher
• Annual complimentary 2‑night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long‑service milestones
• £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage
• Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Access to the Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel and leisure activities
• Career progression opportunities, including access to Apprenticeship programmes and study support
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling
• Wagestream financial wellbeing platform granting instant access to pay when needed
• Monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an annual recognition event
• Regular team appreciation events, including Christmas and Summer parties
• Company Life Assurance scheme ensuring financial security for loved ones

Location

East Horsley, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Hospitality