Events Manager

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic 5-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.

Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting 2 championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.

Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic and detail-driven Events team at Fairmont St Andrews!

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Events Manager to take the lead in planning and delivering exceptional corporate events. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at exceeding client expectations, we’d love to hear from you.

A little more about what you will be doing:

• Seamlessly transition accounts from the Sales Department to the Event Planning team, ensuring continuity and a flawless client experience.

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with meeting planners throughout the entire planning and execution process.

• Guide clients with expertise, offering creative and practical recommendations that align with guest expectations while maximizing profitability.

• Ensure operational clarity by following up on all distributed materials (BEOs, Resumes, Group Cover Sheets) to confirm understanding and alignment with planner expectations.

• Act as the central point of contact between meeting planners and hotel operations during events, adapting to any spontaneous changes with agility and professionalism.

• Collaborate with accounting post-event to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and final billing.

• Maintain awareness of broader hotel operations including sales, rooms, and service to ensure informed decision-making.

• Accurately forecast group revenue on a weekly basis, contributing to strategic planning and performance targets.

• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK 
• This is a Full-Time role and will based onsite in the Hotel

What is in it for you: 

• Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
• Complimentary staff canteen
• 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
• Employee rates for Spa treatments and green fees
• Access to gym and pool services
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Regular social events