Desire to progress in your career with an established and luxury brand and hotel?
A fantastic one-off opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Assistant Events Planning Manager to join a supportive and wonderful team. Reporting to the Meetings & Events Planning Manager and deputising in their absence.
You will assist with overseeing the team and responsible for the effective planning and coordination of their large meetings and events. You're the first point of contact for all client queries and ensuring all requirements of their meetings and events are communicated effectively resulting in a successful event.
Benefits:
- Bonus scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance
- Free meals on duty
- Complimentary use of the leisure club and gym facilities
- Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
- Explore our benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities
- Committed to career growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our apprenticeship programmes and study support
Key responsibilities:
- Overseeing and delegating duties to a team of Meeting & Events Planners
- Coordinate assigned events coming through to the sales office to exceed expectations and maximise revenue at all times
- Ensure accurate production of function sheets for each event with clear billing instructions and communication of these details to operations team
- Coordinate each booking to the required company standards delivering an excellent service to all clients
- Prepare Function Sheets to ensure they are completed to the agreed standard, ensuring that the information and data within the system is quality controlled
- Ensure events are coordinated within the agreed deadlines and any queries resolved in a timely manner
- Conduct final details show rounds to the required standard to each client
What do you need to qualify for this role?
- Experience in high volume corporate meetings and events planning with a hotel
- Proven success in event planning or coordination
- Strong team management, delegation, interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in building and maintaining positive business relationships
- Excellent organisational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail
- Ability to handle pressure and make good decisions quickly
Are you an Assistant Events Planning Manager looking to take your career to new heights and make an impact in the world of luxury hospitality, we want to hear from you!