Conference & Banqueting Manager - Gloucester

De Vere Cotswold Water Park

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 M5.

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.

Conference & Banqueting Manager

Ready to take charge of an exceptional Conference & Events operation?

We are recruiting for a Conference & Banqueting Manager to join the team at De Vere Cotswold Water Park in South Cerney.

In return the role offers a salary of £34,500 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 Conference & Banquesting Manager, you will ensure flawless execution of client requirements, whilst consistently upholding our esteemed De Vere brand standards.

Your leadership style will be key to motivating our dedicated and diverse team and your expertise in the conference and events industry, coupled with your hospitality background, will contribute to creating extraordinary experiences for our guests.

Your skills and experience:

• You have a genuine passion for and are experienced in the conference and events industry, prepared to put your heart and soul in to delivering memorable experiences for our guests

• You have management experience and enjoy inspiring members of the events team, finding the perfect balance between control and encouragement

• 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

Benefits:

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 Conference & Banqueting Manager.

• £34,500 per year
• HOD Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to X% of salary based on business performance
• 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
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 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.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of 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.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with 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.