Head of Meetings and Events

Kildare, Full Time

Head of Meetings and Events

About
A prestigious hospitality and events destination with extensive conference, meetings, and special event facilities is seeking a strategic Head of Meetings and Events. This role focuses on leading the meetings and events function, driving revenue, and ensuring exceptional client experiences across a diverse range of event types.

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of all meetings, conferences, and events

  • Develop and implement sales and operational strategies to drive meetings and events revenue

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships from enquiry to post-event follow-up

  • Oversee event proposals, contracts, function sheets, and timelines

  • Coordinate internally with operations, F&B, and technical teams to ensure seamless execution

  • Monitor performance against targets, budgets, and KPIs

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading meetings and events in a hospitality or events environment

  • Excellent organisational, leadership, and client-facing skills

  • Strong sales acumen with the ability to drive revenue and exceed targets

  • Competence in event management tools and CRM systems

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure

Salary & Benefits

  • €48,000 per annum

  • Leadership role with influence over key revenue streams

  • Staff benefits including meals, team discounts, and training support

  • Career progression and professional development opportunities

  • Work within a dynamic, client-focused team

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