Conference Manager
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.
In return, the College offers, amongst other 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
The College reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date if we receive significant interest.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 30th June 2025 at 4pm with interviews expected to take place on 8th July 2025.
Emmanuel College is an equal opportunities employer. We have a policy of equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are welcome regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or age.
The Company
Emmanuel College, 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.
The Benefits
Excellent Pension Schemes
Private Healthcare Options
Travel to Work Loan Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous Annual Leave
Free Lunch On-Site
On-Site Pool & Gym
Training & Development
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Emmanuel College
St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3AP
hr@emma.cam.ac.uk
01223 334222