Events and Hospitality Manager

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To apply for this position, please complete the application form. The closing date is 9am 17 November 2026. Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk

Are you a passionate events professional with a track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving commercial success and leading high-performing teams?

We're looking for an ambitious and dynamic Events & Hospitality Manager to lead the operation, development and future growth of Burgess Hall, Huntingdonshire's flagship events venue. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the long-term vision of the venue whilst delivering an outstanding programme of events, functions and hospitality services.

As Events & Hospitality Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of Burgess Hall, managing a team of permanent and casual staff, leading event planning and delivery, maximising income generation and ensuring exceptional customer service standards across all activities. You'll play a key role in enhancing Burgess Hall's reputation as a venue of choice for corporate events, weddings, theatre productions, conferences, community events and special occasions.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. From developing new business opportunities and driving ticket sales, to managing budgets, overseeing health and safety compliance, and supporting major events from concept through to delivery, you'll be at the heart of everything that makes Burgess Hall a success.

About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience within the events, hospitality or venue management sector.
• Proven success in planning, promoting and delivering events.
• Experience managing teams, budgets and commercial performance.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• A customer-focused approach with a passion for delivering outstanding experiences.
• The ability to build relationships, develop new business opportunities and maximise revenue streams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of venue management, hospitality operations or leisure environments would be highly advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At Huntingdonshire District Council, we're passionate about delivering excellent services for our communities and creating places where people want to work, live and visit. As part of our Leisure, Health & Environment Service, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the future success of Burgess Hall and contribute to the continued growth of our events and hospitality offer.

We want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising) all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Additional Information

This role requires flexibility, including working across a 7-day operation in line with event schedules. The successful candidate will also contribute to emergency planning arrangements and support activities across One Leisure sites when required.

A DBS is required on appointment.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.