Conference and Events Business Manager - Cirencester, Gloucestershire

<h2>Conference and Events Business Manager - Cirencester, Gloucestershire </h2><p><strong>Conference and Events Business Manager </strong> </p><p><strong>Location </strong>: Cirencester </p><p><strong>Salary </strong>: £38,784 – £46,049 per annum </p><p><strong>Contract </strong>: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week, flexibility required for evenings and weekends) </p><p><strong>Be part of something special. </strong> </p><p>The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is one of the UK’s leading specialist universities, set in a stunning Cotswold campus. With a large and growing Conference & events portfolio, we are now looking for an experienced and commercially driven <strong>Conferencing & Events Manager </strong> to help shape the next stage of our development. </p><p><strong>About the role </strong> </p><p>This is a key leadership role within the Campus Experience team, responsible for driving the commercial performance and operational delivery of our events and conferencing business. </p><p>From corporate conferences and weddings to summer schools and high-profile University events, you will lead a small team and work across departments to deliver exceptional experiences and sustainable commercial growth. </p><p><strong>You will: </strong> </p><ul><li>Take ownership of the full events lifecycle, from enquiry through to delivery </li><li>Lead and develop a high-performing events team </li><li>Drive revenue growth and identify new commercial opportunities </li><li>Improve processes, planning and ways of working to increase efficiency and consistency </li><li>Build strong relationships across the University to ensure events are well-planned and delivered </li> </ul><p>You will play a central role in shaping how the University approaches commercial activity — balancing ambition with operational reality. </p><p><strong>About you </strong> </p><p>You will bring: </p><ul><li>Proven experience in events, conferencing, hospitality or venue management </li><li>A strong track record of delivering commercial targets and growing business </li><li>Excellent leadership and organisational skills </li><li>The ability to plan and deliver complex events with professionalism and calm </li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong stakeholder skills </li><li>Commercial awareness combined with a commitment to high-quality customer experience </li> </ul><p>Knowledge of the higher education sector is desirable but not essential—what matters most is your drive and ability to make things happen. </p><p><strong>Why join us? </strong> </p><p>This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a University that is ambitious about its future. </p><p>You’ll benefit from: </p><ul><li>A supportive and collaborative working environment </li><li>A beautiful campus location in the heart of the Cotswolds </li><li>Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme </li><li>Opportunities for development and progression </li><li>The chance to shape and grow a key area of the University’s activity </li> </ul><p>If you are looking for a role where you can lead, influence and build something sustainable, we would love to hear from you. </p><p><strong>Apply now and be part of delivering exceptional events and experiences at RAU. </strong> </p><p>For further information and how to apply, please visit: </p> <p><strong>Closing date </strong>: 17 June 2026 </p><p><strong>Interview dates </strong>: 1st July 2026 </p>