De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is our Iconic Events venue in London, and as this property does not have any guest bedrooms, the space is solely set up to run and host the most incredible meetings and events. We host movie premier after parties, high profile fashion, music and charity events, exciting exhibitions and conferences, large weddings and corporate meetings: our impressive event space and extensive meeting facilities means this property is always buzzing and an incredibly fun place to work.
Venue Director (Commercial) - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
An exceptional opportunity for a commercial sales driven leader to take ownership as Venue Director of one of London’s most iconic meetings and events venues.
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is located in the heart of Covent Garden. With an extensive range of event spaces, rich heritage and a reputation for hosting large-scale conferences, exhibitions and prestigious events, it represents a significant commercial opportunity within the London market.
As Venue Director, you will hold full accountability for the commercial and overall performance of this iconic events venue, leading revenue growth, market share and profitability. You will shape and execute the commercial strategy across Meetings & Events, Corporate and Hospitality segments, ensuring the venue is positioned as a market leader within London’s competitive events landscape.
Working closely with the Group Commercial Director, and with direct oversight of the venue's General Manager, you will ensure operational delivery is fully aligned to commercial objectives, driving performance across sales, revenue strategy, client relationships and market positioning.
We are looking for:
• A proven track record at a Senior Leadership level role driving revenue growth within a large-scale, premium events venue or similar complex environment with a strong blend of operational and commercial expertise
• A robust commercial background, which may include strategic operational leadership (e.g. General Manager, senior sales leadership (e.g. Regional Director of Sales), or revenue management (e.g. Regional Revenue Manager) within a high-volume hospitality or events business
• A deep understanding of the London Meetings & Events market, including agency networks, corporate demand and association business
• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in pricing, negotiation and revenue strategy
• Exceptional ability to build and influence senior client and stakeholder relationships
• Experience leading high-performing teams in a target-driven, sales-led environment
• A strategic mindset combined with pace and a focus on execution
You will be a visible and credible leader, capable of inspiring teams, driving accountability and delivering sustained commercial success in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Benefits:
Rewards & Benefits
At De Vere, we recognise that strong commercial leadership deserves strong reward. As the Venue Director, you will benefit from:
• Competitive salary plus a bonus incentive scheme linked to performance
• BUPA private medical insurance with family options
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave plus an additional paid day off for your birthday
• Complimentary stays and colleague rates across De Vere properties
• Employee Assistance Programme and life assurance
You’ll be joining De Vere — a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive hotels across the UK. As a business, we are committed to operating responsibly, reducing our environmental impact and delivering meaningful social value through our ESG strategy, while creating exceptional experiences for our guests and career opportunities for our people.
