Commercial and Events Business Manager, AD WARRIOR

Commercial and Events Business Manager, AD WARRIOR

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Location: Cirencester
Salary: £38,784 – £46,049 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hrs per week, flexibility required for evenings and weekends)

Be part of something special. At the University, they’re proud of their stunning Cotswold campus, rich heritage, and growing reputation as a hub for events, learning, and enterprise. They are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Commercial and Events Business Manager to lead their conferencing and events portfolio and drive new opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow a diverse range of activities—from corporate conferences, weddings, and high‑profile events to international summer schools and Executive CPD programmes. You’ll lead a dedicated team and work across the University to deliver exceptional experiences for clients and guests.

• Driving sales growth and developing innovative commercial strategies.
• Leading and motivating a small team to deliver outstanding service.
• Overseeing seamless event delivery, from concept to completion.
• Building partnerships and identifying new business opportunities.
• Supporting professional development and CPD initiatives.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in events management, hospitality, or conferencing operations.
• A strong track record of achieving sales and income targets.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Creative flair, entrepreneurial spirit, commercial acumen, and a customer‑focused mindset.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of the higher education sector is desirable but not essential—what matters most is your drive and ability to make things happen.

• A supportive working environment.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Commitment to staff development and CPD.
• The chance to make a real impact on the University’s commercial success.

If you’re ready to combine business insight with creativity and leadership, they’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help them deliver exceptional events and experiences. Closing date: 4 January 2026. Interview dates: 20/21 January 2025.