Events Manager The Role There is an exciting opportunity for an Events Manager to join our family. You will be the face of The Fellows House to our local community. You use your local knowledge to create and execute interesting and intriguing events; some of which will be by invitation but some will be revenue generating and some will be aimed at at our community in. We are looking for someone who is driven, innovative, intuative, collaborative with their approach to event planning. The successful candidate will use their knowledge of Cambridge, the university, and its colleges to design and implement a successful marketing and events programme for The Fellows House. Drive community and guest engagement within the property, and drive business for our F&B offering through leading internal and external events. The successful candidate will enjoy sharing knowledge and have a genuine interest in the past and present Fellows of the University. Key responsibilities Organising & hosting events within The Fellows House. Leading the external business development with stakeholders Research opportunities for events hosted within The Fellows House. Complete local research with the view to growing the business Produce detailed proposals for events including timelines, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets. Maintain an updated calendar of internal events over a 6-12 month period, and contribute to the Cambridge Calendar of Events. Work in tandem with the marketing team to ensure our events are well known. Co-ordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly. Oversee events accordingly. Be a driving force in the local community to maintain relationships with stakeholders. Complete a post-event evaluation form. Attend city wide networking and external events. Working closely with the Marketing, Sales, F&B, and Customer Experience teams to plan and execute events as part of integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns. Contribute content to be distributed through our social media channels in line with The Fellows House and Hilton brand guidelines as well as ensuring content is updated regularly and remains current and engaging with relevant audiences. Creatively create newsletters, blogs, case studies, flyers and adverts while maintaining the company brand standards and values. Maintain and develop relations working alongside the sales and F&B teams. Support Director of Sales & F&B team with the creation of marketing plans/campaign with SMART objectives. Core requirements: UK citizen or valid work permit Knowledge of Cambridge Able to act as an ambassador for the company, protecting and promoting its good name and reputation at all times. Ability to use all Microsoft Office applications to an excellent standard with advanced Excel skills. Excellent interpersonal skills – friendly, approachable, and professional Ability to work well with and coach non-finance professionals. Confident communicator with the ability to relate to team members at all levels Excellent planning, time management and organisational skills Excellent written skills with attention to detail Ability to produce reports and present statistical information The Hotel At the Fellows House, we want to offer everyone who walks through our doors an exceptional experience. Most of all we seek exceptional people who embody our person-centred, dedicated and refined values. The brightest and best Cambridge has to offer. Person-centred: Ability to communicate positively and effectively Customer and market-focused Anticipate customer needs and resolve problems promptly Ability to build rapport Flexible and adaptable Ability to work as part of a diverse team with colleagues from different viewpoints, cultures and countries. Devoted: Enthusiastic and positive attitude Drive for results working in a target-led environment Attention to detail Ability to plan, prioritise and to organise self Desire and ability to improve knowledge and abilities through on-going training Cultured: Courteous Open to new ideas Cultural awareness Able to multi-task and successfully deploy time management skills Ability to work without supervision Benefits of working at The Fellows House: Comprehensive salary package Access to GO Hilton Travel Programme – stay in Hilton Hotels around the world for as little as 35$. 50% F&B Discount when staying in Hilton Hotels through the Go Hilton Travel Programme Team Member meals and hot drinks on shift Career Development Extensive learning & development opportunities In exchange for your efforts and dedication we offer a fantastic place to work, an opportunity to shape the culture of our impressive hotel and a comprehensive benefits package. If you wish to be considered for this superb opportunity click ’apply’.