Conference & Events Operations Manager - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Oyster Recruitment Limited

Oyster Recruitment Limited

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A superb one off opportunity has arisen for an passionate Conference & Events Operations Manager to join an multi award winning conferencing, events and hospitality company based in Birmingham.

The role is to ensure the smooth delivery of each event and close client liaison. You will manage all the operational aspects for their conferencing, events and support the café/bar operations.

You will lead on the client liaison for the events, mentor,train the Event Managers ensuring all standards and delivery in met.

Management of staffing for all events, including rota for casual and agency staff, observing maximum economies whilst maintaining service standards.

Duties also include administering allaspects of the event business, maximise profit margins in all areas of the events operations, and communicate the brand values of the organisation.

Requirements for the role:

At least two years' experience of working in a busy events department in the corporate sector
At least two years' experience in managing and mentoring a team
A good track record in managing multiple tasks, working to deadlines and responding well under pressure
Demonstrable achievements in successfully delivering events
Demonstrable solid experience of staff management
Experience of dealing with people effectively and diplomatically
Experience of budgetary management and control
Experience of database management and research
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, specifically Word, Power Point and Excel
Excellent communicator with very strong negotiating skills face to face, over the telephone, in written correspondence
Ability to deal tactfully with sensitive information and work diplomatically with a wide diversity of people
Professional attitude with a commitment to delivering the highest quality of work and engendering high standards from others
Selfmotivated, with the ability to work with the minimum of supervision and take initiative where appropriate
Team worker able to organise and motivate others
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours

This is an exciting chance for a Conference & Events Operations Manager to join an events and venues company who offer exceptional and unique services to their customers.

If you are interested in this role with a fun, friendly team then please apply.