Meeting & Events Diary Manager

TN United Kingdom; Old Windsor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Meeting & Events Diary Manager to lead a dynamic team at a premier venue in Old Windsor. This role is crucial for managing a range of meeting spaces and ensuring strategic operations within the sales office. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in diary management and event sales, with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers numerous benefits, including competitive pay, career progression, and a vibrant work culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy motivating others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner

Exclusive colleague rates for overnight stays

31 days holiday per year

Access to Apprenticeship programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial wellbeing platform access

Company Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Diary Management and Meetings & Events Sales Management.
• Strong commercial understanding of hotel events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of meeting spaces and bedrooms.
• Support the team in achieving revenue targets.

Skills

Diary Management

Meetings & Events Sales Management

Enquiry Handling

Team Motivation

Commercial Understanding of Events

Tools

Opera

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Old Windsor, United Kingdom

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Hospitality

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

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.

Meeting & Events Diary Manager

Looking to take the next step in your Meeting & Events Sales Office management career?

We are recruiting for a Meeting & Events Diary Manager to join the team at one of the UK’s largest meeting & event venues - De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor.

As the Meeting & Events Diary & Conversion Manager you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Meetings & Events. This role involves overseeing the management of 45 meeting spaces and 429 bedrooms. Ensuring the smooth and strategic operation of the Meetings and Events Enquiries team that sits within the sales office. You will be primarily sales-focused overseeing the corporate enquiries team of six,monitoring the teams enquiries, showrounds, conversion and the achievement of revenue targets through effective diary management, and hands-on support

Your Skills & Experience:

• You have Diary Management/Meetings & Events Sales Management experience to include enquiry handling, conversion activities, and conducting effective site visits.
• You have a good commercial understanding of Meetings and Events within hotels in order to make crucial decisions to grow the business.
• You have experience working in a fast paced busy event sales environment and working as part of a senior management team to achieve strategic business goals and results
• You have experience of and enjoy supporting and motivating a team to prioritise their workload and achieve targets
• Experience with Opera or equivalent hotel booking system

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Meeting & Events Diary Manager.

• • Competitive salary plus management bonus scheme
  • 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.
  • 31 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.
  • 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.