Are you looking to develop your events career within an award-winning hospitality group, delivering events at scale?
At De Vere Cotswold Water Park, we believe exceptional events are built on strong leadership, thoughtful detail, and teams who take pride in what they deliver.
We’re looking for a Conference & Events Operations Manager to lead the delivery of conferences, weddings and special events across our venue, home to 19 flexible meeting and event spaces and hosting up to 800 guests.
Reporting to the F&B Operations Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the end-to-end delivery of events, ensuring each one runs smoothly and meets the high standards our clients and guests expect. This is a hands-on, operational role where you’ll be present on the floor, leading your teams, responding to challenges in real time, and ensuring every detail is carefully considered.
You’ll build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, manage your department rota to ensure the right level of cover for early starts, late finishes, and weekends, and play a key role in developing and supporting your people to perform at their best. No two days are the same, and you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where organisation, adaptability, and clear communication are essential.
What you’ll bring:
• Proven management experience in Conference & Events or Food & Beverage, with responsibility for weddings, banqueting, or large-scale events
• A practical, people-focused leadership style, with the ability to motivate, coach, and support a diverse team of colleagues
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and changing priorities
• A genuine focus on client and guest experience, with a pride in delivering events that run seamlessly
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including early starts, late finishes, and weekends
If you’re operationally focused, detail-driven, and enjoy being at the heart of event delivery, we’d love to hear from you.
