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Full-time
Private medical insurance, Subsidised eye care, Subsidised fitness membership, Employee Assistance Program, 25 days annual leave, Bank holidays
Posted 13d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Conference & Events Manager is responsible for overseeing daily venue operations, including managing the events and conference services teams. They must ensure high standards of customer service, maintain venue facilities, and manage financial targets and inventory.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in commercial and financial management within a hospitality or events environment. They must demonstrate proven leadership skills and the ability to maintain excellent client relations while ensuring operational efficiency.
Full job description
Senior Conference & Events Manager-
We are looking for the master of the "big picture" who also happens to have the eye for detail. As our Senior Conference & Events Manager you'll be the go to for all things operations and events. This isn't just about ticking boxes; it’s about leading the charge in creating seamless, "wow" moments for our clients and their guests while keeping the engine room running like a well-oiled machine.
From the high-stakes energy of live corporate events to the behind-the-scenes magic of maintenance, you’ll be the go-to leader making sure every square inch of our space shines. If you’re a pro at juggling logistics, inspiring a diverse team, and turning "good" feedback into "where do i sign for next year" status, we want to meet you! Whilst we work in the world of events our operations are usually Monday-Friday, flexibility is key in our world!
What We Look For:
Commercial & financial management: Assisting in the running a profitable venue to help towards the company vision
Operational management: Understanding and managing the Client Service and Conference Service departments and teams
Client management: Maintaining excellent client relations to ensure a successful venue
Leadership: Build and maintain an excellent team to deliver the best service
What You’ll Do:
Day to day operations:
Overall responsibility for the Events Operations
Responsible for the Events operations team and Conference Services Team in all aspects of the operation
Manage the external cleaning contract with monthly review and consistent monitoring
Manage and drive forward the yearly, monthly and unplanned maintenance requirements
Ensure that each department works to maintain the highest standards of delivery and customer service in accordance with the company’s standards of performance policy
Constantly monitor and review of Front of House operations systems, implementing improvements as appropriate
To review and manage the Health & Safety of the venue
Direct management of the Events operations team and Conference Services Team and oversee staff rotas
To ensure effective communication between all FOH departments and with the wider venue
Looking after our guests:
Deliver the highest levels of customer service across all events
Constantly seek and monitor client feedback, ensuring that records are being kept up to date
Manage and act upon feedback by providing action plans for improvement
To ensure any complaints are dealt with professionally
To achieve 90% result in Venue Verdict customer feedback and 9-10 Net Promoter score
Looking after the purse strings:
Possess a clear understanding of the company business plan and be responsible for ensuring that all targets relating to FOH are keep in line with the overall objectives
Ensure that all tracking and stock control systems are in place with effective stock rotation and monthly counts
Control purchases order systems with operations
Manage all invoicing and inventory
Labour management, ensuring we have the right people in the right places
Who We Are:
Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, and gather. It creates hospitality-driven experiences and uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection. The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, and building amenity centers. With hospitality at its core, each brand and product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, and dedicated hospitality staffing resources.As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, and with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities.
Employee Assistance Program: well-being support and personal advice programme
Time Off and Work-Life Balance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and company sick pay
Financial Support and Benefits
Bonus scheme
Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education
Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme
Professional Development and Recognition
Continuous professional and personal development support
Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones
Community and Impact
Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives
The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do
Convene is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
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Convene is an award-winning hospitality brand that designs and operates meeting and event venues as well as flex office
Industry
Hospitality
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
2009
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
69,816
Total funding
$512M
Convene is an award-winning hospitality brand that designs and operates inventive meeting and event venues as well as flexible office space. Convene locations are sophisticated and design forward, serving as the perfect backdrop for inspiring moments of connection.
Exclusively located within Class A buildings, Convene venues are purpose built and full service, providing everything clients may need for an exceptional in-person experience while still allowing ample room for customization. It can serve a wide range of functions spanning event spaces for up to 1,500 guests, a 200-person town hall, conference rooms for a 10-person board meeting, private WorkSuites for a team of 30, communal workspace for individuals, and more.
Led by a hospitality-first mindset, Convene is a premium venue provider that operates as a partner for meeting and event planners. With the flexibility to tailor various components based on program needs, Convene offers: curated F&B packages prepared on-site by an in-house, executive chef-led culinary team; advanced in-room technology operated by on-site AV technicians; extensive branding opportunities and digital signage; event production resources; and a five-star service team.
Offices: 530 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036, US · 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3, GB · 1 Boston St, Boston, Massachusetts 02201, US · Chicago, IL, US · New York, NY, US
Meeting RoomsOff-Site Professional MeetingsConference SpaceMeeting ProductionTraining and developmentexecutive meetingscoworkingflexible officeshared office spaceand Event Venue
Convene is an award-winning hospitality brand that designs and operates meeting and event venues as well as flex office
Industry
Hospitality
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
2009
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
69,816
Total funding
$512M
Convene is an award-winning hospitality brand that designs and operates inventive meeting and event venues as well as flexible office space. Convene locations are sophisticated and design forward, serving as the perfect backdrop for inspiring moments of connection.
Exclusively located within Class A buildings, Convene venues are purpose built and full service, providing everything clients may need for an exceptional in-person experience while still allowing ample room for customization. It can serve a wide range of functions spanning event spaces for up to 1,500 guests, a 200-person town hall, conference rooms for a 10-person board meeting, private WorkSuites for a team of 30, communal workspace for individuals, and more.
Led by a hospitality-first mindset, Convene is a premium venue provider that operates as a partner for meeting and event planners. With the flexibility to tailor various components based on program needs, Convene offers: curated F&B packages prepared on-site by an in-house, executive chef-led culinary team; advanced in-room technology operated by on-site AV technicians; extensive branding opportunities and digital signage; event production resources; and a five-star service team.
Offices: 530 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036, US · 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3, GB · 1 Boston St, Boston, Massachusetts 02201, US · Chicago, IL, US · New York, NY, US
Meeting RoomsOff-Site Professional MeetingsConference SpaceMeeting ProductionTraining and developmentexecutive meetingscoworkingflexible officeshared office spaceand Event Venue