Contact the team

• Neil James, Head of Venues & Events
  Having worked in the Hotel Industry for 22 years before joining the University 2018, I am now responsible for the University of Bristol's Venues & Events Department. Customers are the centre of our business, so my goal is to always ensure our team deliver high levels of service and build exceptional relationship with our clients.
• Natalie Parsons, Client Relations Manager
  Having worked in a number of departments at the University, I am now responsible for developing new and building upon existing customer relations, business development, marketing and proactive sales.
• Alice Holborn, Venues & Events Manager
  Since graduating with a degree in Event Management, I have worked in several different sectors within the events industry. Since 2019 I have been in the position of Venues and Events Manager, leading the team of Event Coordinators and ensuring that our high service levels are maintained.
• Hazel Bunting, Venues & Events Manager
  I have been working for the Venues and Events Office since 2003 and since August 2021, I have been in the position of Venues and Events Manager. I enjoy leading a new team with my vast knowledge and experience of events at the University. I love working with people, problem-solving and challenges.
• Hannah Anderson, Senior Events Coordinator (currently on maternity leave)
  Since graduating University with a degree in Event Management, I have experience working in an agency, venue finding and in sales & planning within hotels and venues in London. I joined the team in July 2021 and my role is to co-ordinate all kinds of events for both internal and external clients working across all campuses and the many venues available.
• Corey Moore, Senior Events Coordinator
  After studying music at various institutions in both the UK (including the University of Bristol) and China, the pandemic brought me back to the UK. I returned to the University to support the management of Covid-19 testing operations before joining the events team. I support clients in the delivery of their events; from filming and conferences to weddings and banquets.
• Emilia Rossi, Events Coordinator
  I joined the team in September 2021 with experience in the weddings and catering industry and a degree in Events Management. I really do enjoy working with the team to create brilliant and unique experiences for our clients.
• Nina Bullock, Events Coordinator
  My background is Events and Catering as a key account manager for several large organisations, including the University of Bristol. Due to the pandemic and how it affected independent businesses, I was made redundant. I am pleased to have joined the team in 2022, being back in the world of events that I have a passion and experience for.
• Thandi Dube, Weddings & Special Events Coordinator
  I joined the team in 2022 as the very first dedicated Wedding and Special Events Coordinator. Previous to this I worked as an Event Coordinator in a hotel but was unfortunately made redundant due to the pandemic. I am thrilled to be back working in events after these difficult 2 years and enjoy helping our clients plan their special day.
• Events Operations Assistant