Senior Events Manager

Role summary

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The Senior Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating and delivering conferences, weddings, meetings and other functions for Shangri-La in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a degree in hospitality, tourism, business or a related field, several years of hotel events or banqueting experience, strong knowledge of event operations, budgeting and client management, and excellent English communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to generate business, prepare proposals and contracts, coordinate with culinary and operational teams, manage event budgets and timelines, and ensure consistently high guest satisfaction. Flexibility, polished presentation, commercial awareness, leadership ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays and extended hours are important.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. The company is recognised for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and full-service properties offering accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, meeting spaces and leisure experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established city and resort hotels, including properties associated with Manila, Cebu and Boracay. Employees generally work in an international environment with structured operating standards, professional development opportunities and strong emphasis on guest care. Event-focused roles support the group’s corporate meetings, social celebrations, weddings, conferences and destination events, working closely with sales, banqueting, culinary, rooms and finance teams.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment centres in Luzon, Cebu and other Visayan islands, plus resort destinations such as Boracay, Palawan and Bohol. Hospitality opportunities are widely available in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, aviation and property services, although wages and living costs vary considerably by island. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented and community-minded, with English commonly used in workplaces. Lifestyle ranges from fast-paced metropolitan living in Manila to a more relaxed beach or provincial setting. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while rules can vary by nationality and contract. Employers often assist with documentation, but candidates should confirm accommodation, tax, insurance, transport and relocation benefits before accepting an offer. Research local housing, rainy-season conditions and travel connections between islands.