Job Title
Events Manager (Full Time)
Location
Muckross Road, Killarney
Job Description
Killarney Conference and Events, part of Gleneagle, has an exciting vacancy for an Events Manager. Reporting to the Director of Business Tourism and working closely with the hotel senior management team, this opportunity involves delivering a diverse programme of meetings, conferences, corporate and incentive events for both Irish and international clients.
About the Role
As Events Manager, you will be part of a small, specialist team within Gleneagle, responsible for the end‑to‑end planning and delivery of meetings, conferences, corporate, and incentive events. You’ll work closely with the Gleneagle management teams to ensure seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences.
This role encompasses all aspects of event organisation, management, and delivery—from client engagement and key account management to new client onboarding, venue scheduling, event schedule development, and providing accurate handovers to the hotel operations team. You’ll also collaborate with hotel management throughout the event lifecycle to ensure flawless delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Key Account and Relationship Management – contact person for clients, managing and hosting site visits, proactively maintain contact with clients, client onboarding.
* Sales support – operational/technical sales support, anticipate event and client needs, assist and advise clients and sales teams in selecting facilities and services.
* Communication, planning and organising – gather and interpret information for detailed and concise event schedules, manage the space and scheduling of events on venue management software, attend/lead event planning meetings, provide accurate and complete handover to the hotel operational team, work with Production Manager on technical and audio/visual specs.
* Compliance – keep track of event finances including but not limited to costs, revenues, invoicing; manage event contracts including timely issuance of contracts, estimates, event summaries, post‑event summaries and customer surveys; maintain and protect the business tourism brand, image, and reputation.
Experience, Skills and Personal Attributes
* Highly organised professional with proven ability to build and maintain relationships, with laser‑like focus on attention to detail, comfortable dealing with both existing clients and new clients in face‑to‑face communication, telephone, and email.
* Confident, assertive, and persuasive in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, comfortable working in an environment that can be fast‑paced at times.
* Experience in event organisation or delivery on a smaller scale and a desire to gain experience in Ireland’s premier event centre.
* Experience of high‑volume events is not required; principles of exceptional guest care, comprehensive communication with client and hotel team, teamwork, attention to detail, and following up on commitments made apply regardless of the event size.
Additional Requirements
* Flexible availability, including evening and weekend work during peak periods.
Company Overview
Rooted in the heart of Munster and guided by the third generation of the O’Donoghue family, The Gleneagle Hotel Group is more than a business — it’s a legacy of hospitality, connection, and community. What began as a family‑run hotel has grown into one of Ireland’s most dynamic hospitality groups, now the largest employer in Munster’s tourism sector, with over 450 passionate team members during peak seasons.
The group’s portfolio includes the Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments, Scotts Hotel, The Maritime Hotel in Bantry, and Gleneagle Arena, offering roles from front‑of‑house service to live entertainment and event management. The group is recognised among Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality and proudly Great Place to Work®‑certified, fostering an environment of teamwork, inclusion, diversity, work‑life balance, and equal opportunity.
Required Criteria
* Qualification in Event Management or a related field.
Desired Criteria
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing large‑scale entertainment and/or corporate events.
Closing Date
Thursday 27th November 2025
Contract Type
Full‑time
Salary
Based on Experience
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
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