At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate exciting events at a prestigious school, ensuring excellence in every detail.
- Company: Westonbirt School, known for its exceptional setting and commitment to quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by delivering outstanding experiences and driving commercial success.
- Qualifications: Experience in events or hospitality management with strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 42000 £ per year.
Westonbirt School is seeking an ambitious, highly organised and customer-focused Events & Hospitality Manager.
The successful candidate will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of both school and commercial events across our exceptional setting.
You will act as the central point of contact for all events at the school, responsible for:
Working with multiple departments, you will ensure every event reflects the school's reputation for excellence.
Responsibilities
- Leading hospitality operations
- Managing the annual events calendar
- Driving commercial revenue through venue hire, including weddings, conferences etc
Requirements
- Experienced in events, hospitality or venue management.
- Commercially minded with business development experience.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Calm under pressure and solutions focused.
- Financially aware with budget management experience.
- Flexible to work evenings and weekends.
- Passionate about delivering outstanding experiences.
Success in this role will be measured through the outstanding delivery of school events, ensuring they are well organised, professionally executed, and meet the expectations of all stakeholders.
Key performance indicators will also include growth in commercial revenue and an increase in repeat commercial bookings, demonstrating the ability to develop and sustain profitable business opportunities.
Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction will be essential, alongside the successful operation of Saturday hospitality services.
Performance will also be assessed against budget targets, ensuring effective financial management, as well as achieving operational excellence through strong compliance, efficient processes, and adherence to all relevant policies and standards.
Hours: 40 hours per week including every Saturday during term time and regular evening and weekend working. Full time, permanent role. Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 pa.
Benefits
- 5% employer pension
- EV scheme with Octopus
- Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
- Means tested staff discount
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays pa, with the opportunity to purchase an additional 2 weeks
- Access to the group's counselling scheme
- Access to fully funded apprenticeships
- Personal accident at work cover
- Flexible working patterns, hybrid working available
- Additional Responsibilities
- School Events
- Commercial Events
- Stakeholder Management
- Operational Management
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Events and Hospitality Manager in Tetbury employer: WESTONBIRT SCHOOL
Westonbirt School is an exceptional employer that values ambition and organisation in its Events & Hospitality Manager role. With a strong focus on delivering outstanding experiences, the school offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including flexible working patterns and access to fully funded apprenticeships. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to a prestigious institution known for its excellence in event management.
