Position; Conference & Events Manager
Location; Oxford
Salary; £33,000 circa per annum
Planet Recruitment have registered an exciting new permanent opportunity in the city centre of Oxford for a Conference & Events Manager on a permanent basis.
The working hours for this role will be 36.25 hours per week which will involve working some weekends during conference season.
Main responsibilities;
Planning multiple events throughout the year over two venues
Be first point of contact for all enquiries over phone or email (conference, events, meeting bookings), handling these enquiries in a prompt and professional manner, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
Creating event proposals which fit client requirements and presenting proposals within tight timelines
Overseeing large event planning and execution, ensuring seamless co-ordination and delivery
Manage client site visits
Create contracts for client detailing specific requirements for event
Developing an understanding of the client's objectives and ensuring event delivery is aligned
Produce and maintain a timeline for each event ensuring that the onsite events run accordingly with set up changeovers in mind
Generate deposit invoices for event for payment before client arrives
Organises 1 to 1 meetings with client in run up to event to prepare final details
Obtain final numbers by required deadline and notify all departments
Collects wine and menu choices along with any dietary requirem...