Conference & Events Assistant / Food & Beverage

Aimbridge Hospitality; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality's Novotel Leicester seeks a passionate Conference and Events Assistant. In this role, you'll coordinate events, ensuring seamless execution and excellent customer service while leveraging your organizational skills. Enjoy industry-leading benefits, flexible working opportunities, and a starting salary above national minimum wage.

Benefits

Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Wagestream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned

24/7 access to our employee assistance programme

Career and lifestyle breaks

Minimum of 28 days holiday

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and suppliers.
• Flexibility to work varied hours and knowledge of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering, audio-visual equipment, and room set-up for events.
• Liaise with clients to ensure their needs are met effectively.
• Ensure health and safety regulations compliance during events.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Skills

Multitasking Ability

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29.06.2025

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Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

Novotel Leicester is seeking an experienced Conference and Events / Food & Beverage Assistant. You will need to be able to work flexible hours across seven days to ensure we meet the business's needs.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Flexible working opportunities
• Minimum of 28 days holiday
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of…

As conference and events assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of events and conferences. They are responsible for all aspects of planning and execution, including coordinating catering, audio-visual equipment, and room set-up. This role will see you liaise with clients to ensure their needs are met and communicate requirements to relevant departments. You will also ensure equipment and facilities are in working order before each event and provide excellent customer service. Importantly, you'll constantly be aware of health and safety regulations and attend training and meetings as required to perform your role effectively.

What do we need from you?

• You’ll have excellent organisational, technical, and interpersonal skills, focused on delivering a first class event every time
• You must have strong communication skills to liaise with clients, suppliers, and relevant departments and be the first point of contact for a range of stakeholders
• Attention to detail, multitasking ability, and strong customer service skills are key
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and flexibility to work varied hours are also required.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.