Conference Assistant

Principal Hayley Hotels; Windsor; On-site; GBP 17,909,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Job summary

De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor is seeking a Conference Assistant to join our events team. You will help set up and clear down event spaces for conferences, weddings, and other occasions, ensuring rooms are arranged correctly and on time.

This hands-on role involves moving tables, chairs and equipment, following room plans, assisting with room changes, and keeping spaces, fixtures and furniture clean and ready for the next event. Training is provided and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• A keen eye for detail to set up spaces to a high standard.
• Hands-on role with moving furniture and equipment.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Reliable team player with collaboration.
• Previous event or hospitality experience is helpful but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear down event spaces according to room plans for conferences, weddings, and other events.
• Move tables, chairs and equipment safely using trolleys where required.
• Ensure rooms are correctly arranged and ready on time, with all details considered.
• Assist with room changes and help keep spaces clean and well presented for the next event.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on

Team player

Busy environment

Hospitality experience

Job description

Are you keen to be part of an events team and play an important role in getting our event spaces ready for our guests? We are recruiting for Conference Assistant to join our team at De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor. As our Conference Assistant you'll help set up and clear down our event spaces, whether we're getting ready for a conference, wedding, awards night or special event. You'll make sure rooms are set up correctly and ready on time, with every detail considered. This is a hands‑on role involving moving and arranging tables, chairs and other event equipment, using trolleys where required and making sure everything is moved safely. You'll follow room plans, help with room changes and make sure our event spaces, fixtures and equipment are clean, well presented and ready for the next event. Working as part of the wider Events team, you'll help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes and take pride in knowing your work has helped set the scene for a memorable event.

• A keen eye for detail to make sure every event space is set up correctly and to a high standard.
• Someone who enjoys a practical, hands‑on role and is comfortable moving tables, chairs and event equipment.
• Someone who can work efficiently in a busy environment and enjoys the variety of different room set‑ups and events.
• A reliable team player who enjoys working with others and getting the job done together.
• Previous experience in a similar events or hospitality role would be helpful, but it's not essential as full training will be provided. De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings.

Your commute

Based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

The Pay & Benefits

• £12.71 per hour
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.