Catering and Conference Manager - THE QUEENS' COLLEGE OF SAINT MARGARET AND SAINT BERNARD IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

THE QUEENS' COLLEGE OF SAINT MARGARET AND SAINT BERNARD IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Queens' College

Full-time

23rd October 2025

Queens’ College is looking for a Catering and Conference Manager to lead and manage our catering and conference facilities. This includes organising all resources effectively; maintain, and work within, an annual set budget; ensure targets and departmental objectives are achieved, and a high quality service is delivered. The role requires someone who is commercially minded yet sensitive to the academic aims and values of the College.

We are looking for someone with:

Proven senior management and leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop and empower teams.
Strong business acumen and a track record of managing significant budgets and resources.
The ability to develop and deliver a clear strategic vision, securing staff commitment and engagement.
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, able to connect at all levels and handle complex situations with confidence.
A commitment to inclusivity and cultural awareness, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Resilience, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

This is a 37.5 hours per week role, with a requirement for these hours to be worked flexibly across seven days, including evenings, weekends and public holidays. Additional hours may be necessary from time to time, for which time off in lieu will be provided.

For a full overview of the role and requirements and person specification, please refer to the job description.

Remuneration and Benefits:

Highly competitive salary
Hours of work: 37.5 per week with a requirement for these hours to be worked flexibly across seven days, including evenings, weekends and public holidays. Additional hours may be necessary from time to time, for which time off in lieu will be provided.
Final Salary Pension Scheme after qualifying period
29 days’ holiday, in addition to public holidays (37 in total)

We offer a range of non-contractual benefits, currently, we offer:

One free meal during working hours (prepared daily by our chefs)
Parking on-site (when available)
Sporting facilities, including on-site gym
Free annual flu vaccination
Subsidised nursery fees
Subsidised sports and social events
Discounted membership of dental or medical insurance
Access to University Card; which also offers subsidised travel on U bus between Madingley Road Park and Ride and the College
Subject to qualifying periods: Annual Service Awards, additional holiday entitlement and a day off every year for your Birthday

Further details are available from the HR Office, email: jobs@queens.cam.ac.uk

At Queens’, we pride ourselves on a Hospitality Team dedicated to making your event a success. If you are an ambitious, collaborative leader who thrives on making a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this position, all applicants are required to complete the HR Details and Application forms and submit them along with their full CV to jobs@queens.cam.ac.uk

Closing date for completed applications will be Thursday, 23^rd October 2025, with interviews being conducted shortly after.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure all staff have the legal right to live and work in the UK. If you are made an offer of employment, we will need to verify this right before you start work.

Queens' College is a Registered Charity, registered with The Charity Commission for England and Wales, number 1137495

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