Deputy Conference and Events Manager

Deputy and Conference and Events Manager £40,501.50 – £49,081.50 per annum inclusive of Oxford Weighting 37.5 hours per week (Some weekend and evening work as required)

St Hugh’s College seeks a Deputy Conference and Events Manager to join its Conference and Events Team. As a member of the College, staff have access to the following benefits:

• Enrolment into the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS)
• 40 days annual leave (10 days of annual leave is reserved to cover the Christmas break when the College is closed).
• Provision of meals free of charge while on duty when the kitchens are open, and tea and coffee.
• Health & wellbeing initiatives, including access to an EAP, free annual flu jab, and free eye tests for all staff.
• A discounted travel scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Bike Loan.
• Access to University Staff Benefits.

The Deputy Conference and Events Manager will assist the Conference and Accommodation Manager to maximise income generation for the College.

The successful candidate will provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders of the Conference Office, both for internal and external events, while maintaining conference activities to a high standard by delivering a professional, hospitable and efficient service.

You will have experience of organising conferences and events, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a good level of numeracy. You must have the ability to solve problems under pressure and be able to work to deadlines.

You must have experience with manipulating spreadsheets, be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate a positive and flexible approach to work. Experience working with conference management software is welcome.

Please see the job description for more details on the post. If you would like to talk informally about the role, please contact Dr Lizzy James, Head of Operations (l)

St Hugh’s is a self-governing College of Oxford University and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please let us know if you believe there are any reasonable adjustments we should be making to assist you with your application.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held in person at St Hugh’s week commencing 5 October 2026.

Please direct any queries to