Events Manager

Position: Events Manager (Permanent)
Location: Kincardineshire

Blue Arrow is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead and deliver exceptional corporate events in St Andrews!!

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: DOE

Location:

St Andrews

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead and deliver exceptional corporate events. This role ensures financial success, guest satisfaction, and provides leadership to junior team members, including Event Coordinators and Planning Administrators.

Key Responsibilities

Accountable Duties

· Ensure smooth handover from Sales to Events team

· Adhere to sales contracts (deposit schedules, rooming list deadlines)

· Build strong client relationships through effective planning

· Deliver outstanding guest service standards

· Guide clients on event planning to meet expectations and maintain profitability

· Practice effective revenue and yield management

· Manage space release policies to maximize profitability

· Coordinate thoroughly with all departments

· Communicate event details clearly via BEOs, resumes, and cover sheets

· Act as liaison during events to manage real-time changes

· Audit banquet checks and billing for accuracy

· Finalize post-event billing and follow up on payments

· Mentor and set expectations for junior team members

· Represent the brand professionally in appearance and manner

Other Responsibilities

· Communicate clearly in both written and verbal forms

· Stay informed about operations, sales, and hotel activities

· Attend planning meetings (BEOs, Resume meetings)

· Manage time efficiently and meet deadlines

· Maintain professional appearance and behaviour

· Accurately forecast event revenues

· Adhere to accounting and expense procedures

What our client is looking for in an Events Manager…

· Ability to generate revenue and develop an upselling culture among team members.

· Knowledge with managing major events

· An individual with previous experience in a Luxury/five-star environment.

· Must hold a Driver's Licence.

Click apply now and we'll be in touch to discuss this fantastic opportunity.

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