Event Executive

The Royal Yacht Britannia; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury event venue in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Event Executive to join their team. The role involves managing around 60 events annually, ensuring exceptional client experiences while adhering to budgets. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in luxury event management, showcasing a proven track record of high-profile events. Strong networking and presentation skills are essential, along with a positive attitude and a passion for service. A flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends, is required. Competitive salary and attractive benefits are offered.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution

33 days annual holiday entitlement

Life Assurance

Performance & loyalty payment scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Complimentary tickets

Staff discounts

Free car parking

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in luxury events.
• Proven track record managing high-profile events.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to 60 events per year, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Generate new business through effective client interaction.
• Co-ordinate site visits for prospective clients.

Skills

Event management experience

Networking skills

Presentation skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Job description

Hours:40 hours per week

Duration:Full time, permanent

Pay:From £32,000 per annum

Our team is highly experienced, proactive, fun, and supportive of what we deliver here at The Royal Yacht Britannia & Fingal Hotel. We are currently looking for an experienced Event Executive to join our amazing team!

Once home to Queen Elizabeth II, The Royal Yacht Britannia is now one of the most luxurious events venues in the world where guests will experience the ‘event of a lifetime’. Exclusive dinners for up to 196 guests or drinks receptions for up to 500 can be hosted in the impressive State Apartments and stunning Royal Deck. Whatever the event, Britannia is the perfect setting for a wide range of exclusive evening events, including product launches, gala dinners, staff incentives, and receptions. Each event is bespoke and made to suit our client needs.

Fingal, Scotland’s first luxury floating hotel, is a former Northern Lighthouse Board ship. Providing the ultimate in luxury, this iconic ship, berthed in the historic Port of Leith, includes 23 beautifully styled cabins, all named after Stevenson lighthouses.

The spectacular Ballroom seats 60 guests for dining and 100 guests for receptions. With a Musicians' Gallery and sweeping staircases, the Ballroom is overlooked by our Gallery Bar, making Fingal Hotel the perfect space for brand and product launches, private celebrations, and weddings.

As one of our Events Team, you will have in-depth knowledge of the luxury market and a well-proven track record of managing events. You will have experience in researching, planning, and conducting on-site meetings with a highly effective and proactive approach. Since you will often be the first point of contact for any client, you will be a confident, dynamic self-starter, creative, and well-presented. Delivering excellent customer service and holding a genuine passion for delivery will be essential in everything you do.

We deliver the highest standards of service, resulting in exceptional guest experiences.

Company benefits include:

• 10% employer pension contribution with a choice to contribute up to a further 5% yourself, which would then be matched by us as well! (So, 20% potential contribution to your pension).
• 6.6 weeks/33 days pro-rata, annual holiday entitlement (one week/5 days pro-rata more than statutory minimum).
• Life Assurance.
• Performance & loyalty payment scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Complimentary tickets to The Royal Yacht Britannia.
• Staff discount (Britannia Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom and The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar aboard Fingal Hotel).
• Free car parking for staff.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage approximately 60 events per annum, working with clients to produce detailed and comprehensive events, utilising the venue and clients' budgets to their full potential.
• To encourage and gain client information to generate new and repeat business.
• Co-ordinate and host site visits and familiarisation trips aboard Britannia & Fingal Hotel with the support of the Sales Team where necessary.
• Maximise event upsell for both The Royal Yacht Britannia & Fingal Hotel throughout the event planning.

Key skills:

The ideal candidate will have the following key skills and attributes:

• In-depth experience of events in a five-star or luxury business.
• Proven track record in managing high-profile events.
• Excellent presentation and networking skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude that inspires those around you to perform to the best of their ability.
• A professional appearance and personality, whilst still being friendly and approachable.
• Team player and genuine passion for people.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, building internal relationships to gain greater product knowledge and understanding of each role to obtain complete support for each event.

Working hours

Core hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:05pm. However, due to the nature of this position, some weekend and evening work will be required. Time in lieu will be given.

If you feel you have the personality, skills, and experience we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for the role of Event Executive to:[e-mail] or send postal applications to:

Diane McRae

Head of Sales, Events and Reservations

The Royal Yacht Britannia

Ocean Drive

Leith

Edinburgh

EH6 6JJ

No agencies please.