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- Req#: REF72148M
Oversee planning and delivery of all meetings, events, and functions
Manage the events enquiry process, contracts, and timelines
Lead, support, and develop a high-performing events team
Maintain strong client relationships and provide expert event guidance
Liaise with all departments to ensure smooth coordination and service
Review and manage event billing, reporting, and financial targets
Ensure adherence to brand standards and service excellence
Drive revenue through strategic space management and pricing
Lead key meetings (e.g. BEOs, forecasts, operations handovers)
We’re looking for a strategic leader with a passion for hospitality, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to inspire a team. You’ll be solutions-focused, guest-centric, and confident in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.
- Generating revenue and managing a culture of upselling within the team.
- Experience of managing large events
- Luxury/ Five Star background preferred
- A dynamic go getter ready to take their career to the next level
- Eligible to work within the UK
- Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
- Complimentary staff canteen
- 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
- Employee rates for Spa treatments and green fees
- Access to gym and pool services
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
- Regular social events
Company Description
Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic 5-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.
Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting 2 championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.
Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.
Job Description
Job Title: Head of Events
Location: St Andrews, Fife
Contract: Permanent, Full-timeWe are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Events to lead and develop our Events and Event Sales teams. You will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of all corporate and social events, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and strong financial performance.
In this key leadership role, you’ll manage the full event life cycle — from enquiry and sales through to execution and post-event billing. You'll work closely with clients, internal departments, and senior leadership to ensure every event runs smoothly, on brand, and on budget.
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