Conference Team
Our Event Team – Seamless Service for Successful Events.
With us, peace of mind is part of the package, every time.
With a conference venue this spectacular you can expect a service to match. We will make sure that everything is taken care of, so you have an event to remember, for all the right reasons.
Our dedicated Event Team will support and look after you every step of the way, making sure you and your guests receive a warm welcome and your day flows seamlessly.
If you are using our Video Conferencing or AV equipment, we’ll make sure everything is up and running smoothly for you.
Our Team’s wealth of expertise and local knowledge sees our assistance extending beyond simply fantastic hospitality. If you’re looking for a luxury hotel, we will share those secret gems. If you’re after an insider’s recommendation for dinner, we’ll suggest a selection of Cornwall’s finest. If you’re dashing around during your stay simply let us know what you need and we’ll help arrange private transport.
Whatever stage your event planning is at, do get in touch as we’d love to help you develop those plans.
Kelly Tait
"I enjoy being able to meet and work with so many different people. No two days are ever the same. There's nothing quite like collaborating with colleagues face-to-face and for us, it's all about providing the perfect venue to bring people together to be inspired"
Kelly is a familiar face to our regular Conference Centre users, having been a core part of our team for a long time. With her wealth of experience and knowledge, she is confident and capable, and ideally positioned to ensure your event runs seamlessly.
With a friendly can-do attitude and level-head, Kelly thrives when finding solutions to problems. She’s definitely the person you want on your side if you have any last-minute panics ahead of your big presentation. If Kelly can’t solve your problem, then she’ll find a way around it!
When Kelly’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her two sons, friends and family. Originally from St Austell, her local knowledge can also help if you want to discover more about the surrounding area. Looking for somewhere to stay? Maybe a nice restaurant to celebrate the success of your big presentation? Kelly and her team have all the local intel.
Beth Mayman
"What an amazing place to work: fantastic team, superb facilities, beautiful views! I love showing first time customers around the Conference Centre – there’s always such a sense of excitement and inspiration."
Beth joined the family business St Austell Printing Company in 2011 and was instrumental in the move to brand new premises at St Austell Business Park. As Operational Manager for the entire Business Park, Beth’s remit is pretty broad, managing the office space and ensuring tenants have everything they need, and overseeing all operations for the Conference Centre.
Beth brought with her 15 years’ experience in event management, gained largely in the field of Sports’ Development. As well as all the usual exemplary high standards exhibited by events professionals, Beth’s fundamental focus is our customers and ensuring they always receive outstanding service. She has helped establish St Austell Conference Centre as one of the leading conference and training venues in Cornwall.
Beth grew up in Cornwall and having carved a career in London and Bath, loves being back in St Austell and seeing her own family enjoy the great outdoors and everything the Cornish coast and landscape has to offer.