Job Description

Conference & Events Manager - Hessian Events (Manchester)

Are you an experienced Events professional ready to step into a role with real autonomy, pace, and variety? Hessian Events is one of Manchester's most respected event and catering operators, known for delivering high-end corporate, private and brand-led experiences with exceptional food, polished service, and meticulous planning.

This is an opportunity to join a business in a genuine growth phase, with new venue partnerships coming online and an expanding calendar of premium events across Manchester and beyond.

About Hessian

Hessian is built around quality, calm execution, and creative detail. We deliver events that feel effortless to the client -- because the planning, prep and standards behind the scenes are world class. From premium corporate hospitality to private celebrations, we bring a modern, hospitality-first approach that clients return to again and again.

We're growing quickly, and we're building a team that wants to be part of that journey -- shaping how we operate, how we scale, and how we keep standards high as the business expands.

The Role

As Events Manager, you will lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of events, often managing multiple live projects concurrently. You'll be the key client contact, the operational driver, and the person who ensures every detail is perfect.

With new venues and new opportunities landing, this role suits someone who enjoys being at the centre of momentum, helping to embed processes, strengthen delivery, and elevate the guest experience as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate a diverse portfolio of events. Oversee multiple events simultaneously, prioritising effectively under pressure. Working to clear, accurate function sheets & schedules. Liaise with Operations Teams, Chefs and service teams to align timings, menus, staffing and logistics. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards at all times. Support business development through show-arounds, proposals and client meetings. Capture post-event feedback, identify improvements, and raise standards continuously. Contribute to smarter ways of working as we expand across new venues.
About You

Proven experience in events management within hospitality, catering, venues, hotels, or agencies. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and excellent time management. Confident, polished communicator with a client-first mindset. Calm under pressure with the ability to problem-solve quickly and professionally. A team player who can lead from the front and collaborate across departments. Excited by growth, comfortable helping build structure as the business scales.
Benefits

32,000 salary Work across new venues and premium events as Hessian expands Supportive, creative, high-standards culture Genuine scope to develop with the business as new opportunities land
If you want to join a business where standards matter and the work is varied, fast-moving, and rewarding, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person