Conference and Events Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Conference & Events Manager to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of conferences, corporate events, meetings, functions and special occasions within our hotel. This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who combines strong commercial awareness with exceptional organisation, attention to detail and a genuine passion for creating outstanding guest experiences.

Reporting to the hotel leadership team, the Conference & Events Manager will oversee the event journey from initial enquiry and contracting through to planning, operational handover and post-event follow-up. You will work closely with clients and internal hotel departments to ensure every event is professionally coordinated, commercially successful and delivered to a consistently high standard.

 
Key responsibilities include:

• Manage conference and event enquiries, proposals, contracts and bookings.
• Coordinate conferences, meetings, corporate functions, weddings and special events from enquiry through to completion.
• Build strong relationships with clients, event organisers and key accounts.
• Conduct site inspections and confidently showcase the hotel's event spaces, accommodation and facilities.
• Prepare detailed event orders, function sheets, floor plans and operational requirements.
• Coordinate menus, beverage packages, audio-visual requirements, accommodation and other event arrangements.
• Work closely with Food & Beverage, Kitchen, Front Office, Housekeeping, Sales and other hotel departments to ensure seamless delivery.
• Maximise conference and event revenue through effective conversion, upselling and identification of additional opportunities.
• Monitor event forecasts, budgets, deposits, billing and financial performance.
• Maintain accurate information within hotel and event management systems.
• Lead pre-event meetings and ensure operational teams are fully briefed on client expectations.
• Resolve client requests or operational challenges professionally and efficiently.
• Conduct post-event follow-up and use client feedback to continually improve the guest experience.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the local conference, events and hospitality market.

  
About You
You will be a confident and engaging hospitality professional who enjoys building relationships and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ideally, you will bring:

• Previous experience in conference and events management, hotel events, functions or a similar hospitality role.
• Strong event planning, administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• A strong customer service and relationship-management focus.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Experience preparing event documentation and coordinating requirements across multiple departments.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confidence working with hotel, event management and Microsoft Office systems.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships with operational teams.
• Flexibility to work around event requirements, including occasional evenings and weekends.

 
 What We Offer

• Competitive Remuneration 
• Career progression and opportunities within Prendiville Group
• Free onsite parking
• Staff benefits across the group including discount on accommodation and food and beverage at all Prendiville Group venues.

 
If you are passionate about hospitality, thrive on organisation and enjoy turning a client's vision into a successful event, we would love to hear from you.
 
Apply now and take the next step in your conference and events career.