Assistant Conference & Events Operations Manager

Assistant Conference & Events Operations Manager

Employer:

Location:

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

11/09/2026

About this job

Ready to help manage an exceptional Conference & Events operation?

De Vere Cotswold Waterpark Hotel in Cirencester offers The Mallard and Kingfisher Suites are our largest spaces accommodating up to 400 and 370 guests respectively.

These light-filled rooms feature impressive floor-to-ceiling windows and lakeside private decking; to set the tone for a memorable event.

Or discover interiors carefully designed to complement the natural landscape in the Teal Room.

An ideal setting for smaller meetings with its own private lounge and balcony overlooking the lake.

In return the role offers a salary of £30,257 per annum plus excellent benefits including time off over the Christmas period, £50 staff stays with De Vere, 31 days holiday and an extra paid day off for your birthday to name just a few.

As the Assistant Conference & Events Operations Manager, you will work as part of the management team to ensure the flawless execution of client requirements, whilst consistently upholding our esteemed De Vere brand standards.

Your skills and experience:

• You have a genuine passion for and experience in the conference and events industry, prepared to put your heart and soul in to delivering memorable experiences for our guests
• You have supervisory experience and enjoy helping to manage, motivate and engage the events team
• Your interpersonal skills enable you to make genuine connections with clients, guests and colleagues
• Most of all, you will share our values such as being graciously warm, demonstrating a genuine approach, anticipating guest needs and ensuring every detail is considered The Pay & Benefits: At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues.

That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Assistant Conference & Events Operations Manager.

• £30,257 per year
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday
• Along with a £20 love to shop voucher

Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days) Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.

• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle
• We are 24/7 operation
• meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities

We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.

• Access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support

Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.

• Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• free counselling

Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.

• Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it

We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.

• monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event

Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.

• regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties

Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

• Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones

De Vere Cotswold Water Park: nestled at the edge of the Cotswolds right in the heart of 152 lakes, the Hotel offers stylish accommodation with breathtaking views and has 328 bedrooms and apartments.

There are 15 flexible meeting and event spaces and 2 large conference and banqueting suites hosting up to 800. With three restaurants and bars we have a buzzing Food & Beverage team here, but also have exciting opportunities across our other departments including Conference & Events, Reception/Front of House, Spa & Leisure, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Maintenance.

Your commute: we're well served by public transport, and we're just 20 minutes from J15 of the M4 and J11A of the M
5. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated.

Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

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