Events Manager

Overview

Bolton Wanderers is recruiting a permanent Events Manager for its Conference and Events team in Bolton. The role covers the day-to-day running of conferences and events, working with organisers, kitchen and bar teams to meet function sheets. It also includes sales, cost control and developing team members.

What you'll do

• Oversee the daily running of the Conference and Events department to keep standards high.
• Liaise with event organisers on function sheet details and attend pre-event meetings where needed.
• Coordinate with the kitchen team on timing and quality so food meets guest requirements.
• Lead, train and supervise staff through set-ups, service and post-function clear-down.
• Handle guest queries and complaints, escalating issues to senior management.
• Keep bars and front and back of house areas clean and safe, reporting maintenance issues.

What you need

• Previous experience leading events teams in a hospitality venue.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work with close attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and a resilient, problem-solving approach.
• Experience working in a large-capacity venue is desirable.
• Post is subject to a DBS disclosure.

Pay

£28,840 a year.