# Conference & Events Manager- NEW Opening Venue! at Convene > United Kingdom · Manager · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aconvene%3A8299503 (read 2026-11-05). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Convene](https://alderhq.app/companies/convene) - Location text: London, UK; Rathbone - Where it can be done from (inferred): United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: London, UK; Rathbone") - Posted: 2026-10-18 (18 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/convene/jobs/8299503 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (London, n 107): p25 £45k, median £70k, p75 £100k ## Description (the employer's text) ### Conference & Events Manager- NEW OPENING LIVE EVENTS! ### About Convene Rathbone Located in the heart of London’s iconic West End, Convene Rathbone is set to open in Spring 2027 as one of the city’s most anticipated new Meetings & Events destinations. The 54,000-square-foot venue at One Rathbone Square will combine Convene’s signature hospitality with industry-leading production capabilities to create a new standard for experiential events. Purpose-built for immersive experiences, the venue will support everything from high-profile conferences and brand showcases to luxury receptions and bespoke gatherings, bringing together advanced production technology with exceptional event delivery and meaningful human connection. As a member of our opening team, you will play a key role in shaping the culture, guest experience, and long-term success of one of London’s most exciting new event venues! We’re seeking our Conference & Events Manager to join our Operations team. The Conference & Events Manager will report directly to the Venue Manager. Please note: The candidate must currently reside in the UK and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship. ### We’re Here For You Health and Wellness - Private medical insurance - Subsidised eye care - Subsidised fitness membership - Employee Assistance Program: well-being support and personal advice programme Time Off and Work-Life Balance - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and company sick pay - An extra day's holiday for your birthday! - Financial Support and Benefits - Bonus scheme - Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education - Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme Professional Development and Recognition - Continuous professional and personal development support - Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones Community and Impact - Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives - The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do ### What You’ll Do The Conference and Events Manager is responsible for ensuring the success of all programs while maintaining a profitable operation and high-quality products and service levels. The Conference and Events Manager is expected to share ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high. - Supervise and set up the culinary service quickly and efficiently for participants and ensure that it follows The Program Execution Order - Supervise the service team and support staff including setup, utilities, maintenance, and security - Coordinate culinary service between the culinary team and service team - Keep culinary informed of accurate counts - Review menu/service with production and culinary teams - Enforce all rules and regulations and ability to carry out all safety and emergency programs - Monitor all beverage consumption - Follow all health and safety regulations and ensure sanitation and cleanliness of service areas ### What We Look For - Minimum of 2 or more years of progressive experience in a conference center or a related field - Previous supervisory responsibility preferred - Strong knowledge of service standards, and different service types - Knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations - Be involved in and/or conduct ongoing training of service specialists to maintain standards of service - Manage opening and/or closing inspection duties - Maintain service cleanliness in front and back of the site - Ensure positive overall client satisfaction - Ability to interact with guests and/or associates in a courteous, empathetic, and discreet manner - Adhere to basic hygiene procedures and grooming standards - Flexible and long hours sometimes required - Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance - Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aconvene%3A8299503 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.