Nottingham Venues Welcomes New Business Development Manager

08 May 2026

Nottingham Venues is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Knight as its new Business Development Manager.

Laura joins the team with more than 15 years of experience in commercial sales and account management. She joins from Laddaw® Belron® UK, where she held a Regional Account Management role with a portfolio of more than 200 accounts.

Her appointment marks a return to the meetings and events sector, where she previously spent a significant part of her career.

Earlier in her career, Laura supported corporate sales at Revolution Bars Group PLC, delivering consistent year-on-year growth, securing high-value contracts across multiple sectors and representing the brand at industry events.

In her new role at Nottingham Venues, Laura will focus on building relationships with corporate clients, agencies and event organisers, helping them to make the most of the venues across the University of Nottingham’s three campuses.

Commenting on her appointment, Laura said: “It’s fantastic to be back in the meetings and events sector, and Nottingham Venues is an incredibly exciting place to be. The breadth of venues and event spaces across our portfolio, combined with the team’s outstanding reputation for hospitality and service, means we have a truly compelling offer.

I’ve always believed in putting the client at the heart of everything we do, while maintaining a strong commercial focus. I’m really looking forward to building meaningful, long-term relationships with the businesses, associations and agencies who choose Nottingham Venues for their events.”

Melissa Sobo, Director of Sales at Nottingham Venues, comments: “Laura brings a real depth of commercial experience alongside a genuine understanding of what it takes to build strong, long-lasting client relationships. Her proven track record across multiple sectors, combined with her enthusiasm for returning to the events industry, makes her a fantastic addition to our team.

Laura’s appointment will play a key role in helping us grow our presence in the national meetings, events and conferences market, while continuing to deliver outstanding experiences for our clients and their guests.”

Nottingham Venues is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Nottingham, comprising a collection of independent venues which specialise in meetings and events. Located across three of the University of Nottingham’s campuses – University Park, Jubilee and Sutton Bonington – Nottingham Venues brings all the University’s conferencing, hotel and event spaces together under one iconic brand, providing an unrivalled guest experience.

For more information about Nottingham Venues visit: https://nottinghamvenues.com/

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