Meeting & Events Operations Manager

Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow

Salary: £39769.60 per annum

Job Type: Permanent

Hours:

Full-time

Town:
Glasgow

The iconic Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow offers easy access to all of the city's major transport links, famous shopping destinations, the Scottish Exhibition, and Conference Centre and the SSE Hydro. It's the perfect choice for urban adventure-seekers and for those looking for a relaxing weekend close to the Scottish outdoors.

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and operationally focused Meeting & Events Operations Manager to oversee the seamless execution of events. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to‑day operations of the conference and banqueting department, ensuring that all events are delivered to the highest standards of service and efficiency.

• £39769.60 gross per annum
• Permanent, full-time contract (40hrs per week)

• Worldwide employee discounts at Radisson Hotels;
• Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels – colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearly to 33 days;
• Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards portal;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your Mental Health and Wellbeing;
• Use of Wagestream Financial Wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay;
• Yearly complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover after one year of service;
• A growing team with great training, progression, and promotion opportunities;
• Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member starts at £250 per successful hire;
• Free meals while on shift;
• Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5, 10 and 20-year rewards and more!

As a Meetings & Events Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of event operations, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and that guest expectations are consistently exceeded.

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the conference and banqueting department to ensure efficient and high-quality event execution
• Managing event setup, breakdown, and service delivery to ensure all events meet client expectations and hotel standards
• Working closely with the sales and events teams to understand event requirements and ensure seamless coordination
• Supervising and training the conference and banqueting team, fostering a high-performance and service-focused culture
• Monitoring and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service throughout all event spaces
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards, and licensing laws
• Managing stock, equipment, and inventory to ensure all event materials are readily available

The ideal person for this role will be enthusiastic about change, focused on details, and trusting.

• Proven experience in conference and banqueting operations or a similar hospitality management role
• Strong ability to train, motivate, and manage a team effectively
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the hands-on and proactive approach
• Ability to oversee multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong guest service skills with a passion for delivering memorable experiences
• Good financial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets and control costs efficiently
• Knowledge of food and beverage service, event logistics, and health and safety regulations

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.

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