Commercial Hospitality and Events Manager
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Didcot
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£48,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Hospitality leadership
Event management
Revenue growth
Financial management
Stakeholder management
Team development
Compliance management
Fine dining operations
FULL DESCRIPTION
Commercial Hospitality and Events Manager
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 per annum
Type: Permanent, On-site
Job Description
A rare opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to shape and deliver a premium events and commercial hospitality programme within a prestigious independent school setting. This senior role combines strategic commercial development with hands‑on operational leadership, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across a diverse year‑round events calendar.
The Role
- Lead the commercial hospitality and events function, driving revenue growth and premium service delivery.
- Oversee the planning and execution of internal and external events, fine and casual dining, and hospitality experiences.
- Work closely with culinary and operational leaders to ensure quality, consistency and innovation.
- Manage and develop a small hospitality team, fostering a high‑performance culture.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Hold responsibility for financial performance, forecasting, pricing and P&L management.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant standards, policies and regulations.
About You
- Senior experience in hospitality, events or commercial operations within high‑quality environments.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering revenue growth.
- Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised, adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and developing high‑performing teams.
How to Apply
Please contact Giles for further information on 01635 34949, or apply via the online form on this page.
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