Assistant Conference and Events Manager

JOB TITLE – Assistant Conference & Banqueting Manager DEPARTMENT – Conference & Banqueting CONTRACT TYPE – Full Time, Permanent RATE OF PAY –£35,963 per annum HOURS – 40 Hours per week LOCATION – Celtic Manor Resort, Newport ID – REQ6612 OVERVIEW Join the ‘Greatest Story in Hospitality’ by becoming one ofour Conference & Banqueting ‘Hospitality Heroes’ at the iconic Celtic ManorResort – just one of the fantastic opportunities we offer from ‘Manor toMarina’. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious hospitalityprofessional looking to take the next step in their management career.Supporting the delivery of world‑class conferences, spectacular banquets,prestigious sporting events and unforgettable celebrations, youll play a keyrole in one of the UKs most dynamic event operations. Working alongside an experienced leadership team, you willhelp oversee the day‑to‑day operation of our Conference & Banquetingdepartment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences whilst developing andinspiring a talented team. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding service,thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy leading from the front, wed loveto hear from you. OUR IDEAL HERO WILL HAVE * Supervisory or management experience within a Conference& Banqueting, Events or hospitality environment * Experience delivering high‑quality service for conferences, banquets,weddings or large‑scale events * Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to remaincalm under pressure * A passion for developing and motivating teams to achieve exceptional results * A proactive and hands‑on approach, with a strong focus on guest satisfactionand operational excellence IMPLEMENTING OUR ‘YES, WE CAN’ PHILOSOPHY, YOU WILL * Support the day‑to‑day management of Conference &Banqueting operations, ensuring every event runs smoothly and successfully * Lead, coach and motivate team members, creating a positive andhigh-performing working environment * Coordinate the setup, delivery and breakdown of conferences, banquets andspecial events to the highest standards * Monitor service standards, guest feedback and operational procedures tocontinually enhance the customer experience * Work closely with internal departments and event organisers to ensureseamless event delivery and memorable guest experiences BE RECOGNISED AND REWARDED As one of our ‘Hospitality Heroes’ you will receive a hostof Company benefits such as – * Access to career development training from day one * Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays * Discounted leisure membership * Free GP virtual appointment service * 24/7 wellbeing helpline * NEST pension scheme * Social Club * Staff appreciation events * Monthly and end‑of‑year awards GROW WITH US As a Celtic Collection employee, you will be able to say – * I am equipped, trained, and supported to do THE BEST JOB ICAN * I am PROUD to be part of The Celtic Collection and would RECOMMEND IT TOOTHERS * I work in an INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVE and CONSTRUCTIVE environment * I am encouraged to LEARN, GROW and DEVELOP and to try new things in my role * I am THANKED and RECOGNISED for the work I do, and my VIEWS and IDEAS AREVALUED * I am CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT OUR AMBITION, and I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY WHY JOIN US? This is more than an Assistant Manager role – its anopportunity to be part of a team that delivers some of the most exciting eventsin hospitality. Whether its an international conference, an elegant awardsdinner or a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, youll be at the heart of creatingexperiences that guests remember long after theyve left. With exposure to large-scale events, strong developmentopportunities and the chance to work within one of the UKs leading resortdestinations, this role offers an exceptional platform to grow your hospitalitycareer with The Celtic Collection. RECRUITMENT INFO We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if wereceive a high volume of suitable applications. In accordance with UK immigration legislation, allapplicants must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation toverify their eligibility to work in the UK prior to employment, in line withHome Office guidance. The Celtic Collection is committed to being an equalopportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardlessof age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief,sex, or sexual orientation. We strive to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates. J-18808-Ljbffr