Event Manager (Maternity Cover)

Event Manager – Maternity Cover

The Cambridge Dining Co.
Location: Button End, Harston & off-site events
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term (12 months)

About the Role

The Cambridge Dining Co. is looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic Event Manager to join our team for a 12-month maternity cover.

We deliver exceptional weddings, private parties, corporate events and bespoke dining experiences across Cambridge and the surrounding area. From the initial enquiry through to the final details on the day, we pride ourselves on creating memorable events through great food, outstanding service and thoughtful planning.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll manage a portfolio of events, build strong client relationships and work closely with our business development, operations, catering and supplier teams to bring every event to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage events from initial briefing through planning, coordination and delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, venues and suppliers.
• Develop creative event concepts while managing budgets and logistics.
• Coordinate client meetings, tastings, site visits and supplier bookings.
• Prepare accurate event documentation, briefs and schedules.
• Liaise with internal teams to coordinate staffing, equipment and operational requirements.
• Support and brief on-site Event Managers, providing guidance before, during and after events.
• Oversee event delivery when required, ensuring exceptional service and attention to detail.
• Provide practical solutions when plans change and help maintain the smooth running of the events team.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in event planning, coordination or management, ideally within hospitality, catering or venues.
• Is highly organised and confident managing multiple events and competing deadlines.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is creative, detail-focused and passionate about delivering memorable experiences.
• Understands budgets, quotations, suppliers and event logistics.
• Is proactive, flexible, calm under pressure and happy to get hands-on.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in delivering every event to a high standard.

What We Offer

• Full-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover.
• Holiday and sick pay.
• Company pension and annual bonus.
• Work laptop.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A varied calendar of exciting weddings, corporate events and private celebrations.
• A supportive, creative team and the opportunity to work with fantastic clients, venues and suppliers.

Join Our Team

At The Cambridge Dining Co., our values of Creativity, Know-how, Teamwork, Trust & Respect, and Communication underpin everything we do.

If you're passionate about events, thrive in a fast-paced environment and love turning ideas into exceptional experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join The Cambridge Dining Co. as our Event Manager – Maternity Cover and send your CV to [email protected].

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Administration : 2 years (required)
• Event Management: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person