Conference Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Cambridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Event Management Client Relationship Management Communication Organizational Skills Hospitality Experience Budget Management Team Coordination Time Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Conference Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Cambridge | Full-time | From £41,561 per annum

The Vacancy

The College is seeking to appoint a Conference Manager to oversee the planning, promotion, and delivery of a wide range of commercial and internal events, including residential conferences, summer schools, weddings, and formal dinners. This role involves managing events from initial enquiry through to final invoicing, coordinating closely with internal teams such as Catering and Housekeeping, and ensuring the smooth running of the College Calendar. The Conference Manager also supports internal College activities by managing room bookings for student supervisions, meetings, and events for students and fellows.

This position is ideal for someone with a proactive and personable individual with strong organisational and communication skills, and experience in event management or hospitality—ideally within a collegiate setting. The successful candidate will be confident managing multiple priorities, building client relationships, and maintaining high service standards. It’s a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the life of a vibrant and historic Cambridge College.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave, in addition to bank/public holidays
  • Excellent contributory pension schemes
  • Discretionary Christmas bonus
  • Free meal when working in College
  • Travel to work loan scheme
  • Car parking in central Cambridge
  • Access to the College gym and swimming pool

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], affectionately known as ‘Emma’ is set in extensive, beautiful (yet peaceful) grounds, in central Cambridge. With a reputation as an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly community, Emma is home to around 700 students (under and postgraduate), 90 Fellows and 170 college staff and is managed, overall, by the Master, Bursar and Senior Tutor. Being employed at Emma means being a part of long-standing College community, steeped in history and prestige.

How to Apply

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 30th June 2025 at 4pm with interviews expected to take place on 8th July 2025. Apply via the website or contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] for more information.

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