Conference & Events Manager

Conference & Events Manager - Hampshire

Situated in the heart of the New Forest, Beaulieu offers you a versatile and unusual venue for an event with a difference, whether you are looking for a conference, dinner, wedding reception or a family fun day. From the stunning Palace House, home of the Montagu family, to the Domus in 13th Century Beaulieu Abbey and the world-famous National Motor Museum, we have something to suit everyone.

Beaulieu offers some of the finest meetings and events facilities on the south coast. With modern conference facilities, historic buildings and unique event spaces, we're proud to offer a fantastic solution to your event needs, whether you're hosting a meeting, banquet, summer party, or even planning your wedding.

As Conference & Events Manager you will be hands on role. Your duties will include:-

Overall responsibility for delivering excellent service in a fast paced quality C&E operations with key segments of weddings, Client events and small meetings, ensuring the highest standards and excellent customer service.

• Working closely with General Manager and Sales Manager
• Lead and manage a large variable team
• Train and develop and upskill the team and looking at PDP to ensure we promote and grow within
• Compile rotas in line with budget and business needs making sure we are not over or understaffed
• Manage customer feedback forum and putting action plans together
• Oversee the delivery of all C&E bookings making sure we upsell and fully understand the C&E requirements

Our Ideal Manager will:

• Have knowledge and experience of working within the events and hospitality department
• Previous experience of managing a team
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Flexible in regards to working hour
• Experience of leading and managing teams to deliver results
• Able to work in a pressurised environment and able to multi- task
• Understanding of P&L accounts