Event Planner

Rocco Forte Hotels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted rates across our collection

Discounted food & beverage experiences

Discounted spa treatment and products

Extensive learning and development

Meals on duty

Laundry of uniforms

Social activities and events

Recognition & reward programs

Annual awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Rocco Forte Hotels is seeking a proactive Events Coordinator to plan and deliver a range of corporate and private events at The Balmoral in Edinburgh. You will manage enquiries, liaise with internal teams, and ensure flawless execution to exceed guest expectations.

We value organisational excellence, attention to detail, and strong communication. The role offers opportunities to develop across the Forte portfolio with a focus on delivering memorable experiences for discerning guests.

Qualifications

• Experience and detail-oriented event planning to curate exceptional experiences.
• Interest in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends or emerging themes to enhance events.
• Highly organised and detail-driven, with a natural ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise events from the initial enquiry to execution, bringing them to life from private celebrations to corporate gatherings.
• Manage all incoming business for meetings and events, ensuring a seamless and exceptional experience for every guest.
• Maximise all enquiries and bookings by converting them into revenue opportunities.
• Communicate and liaise with relevant teams to ensure a flawless execution of the events.
• Collaborate with all departments across the hotel to enhance service delivery for our discerning guests.
• Maintain accurate records of bookings, contacts, and guest preferences to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Organisation

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Our hotel

The Balmoral is located at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street, where the Old Town stops and the New Town begins. Our hotel’s majestic clock defines the city’s skyline, and since the day we opened in 1902, it has run three minutes fast to ensure our guests will never miss their train.

Your key responsibilities

Rocco Forte Hotels is a collection of iconic hotels that respects the individuality of the location and its team members, encouraging them to be their natural selves while providing a local, authentic experience to our guests.

As a valued part of the Forte family, you will:

• Plan and organise events from the initial enquiry to execution, bringing them to life from private celebrations to corporate gatherings

• Manage all incoming business for meetings and events, ensuring a seamless and exceptional experience for every guest.

• Maximise all enquiries and bookings by converting them into revenue opportunities.

• Communicate and liaise with relevant teams to ensure a flawless execution of the events

• Collaborate with all departments across thehotel to enhance service delivery for our discerning guests

• Maintain accurate records of bookings, contacts, and guest preferences to ensure smooth operations

Who are we looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about celebrating the individuality of our hotels and guests.

We are looking for team members who bring:

• Experience and detail-orientedevent planning to curate exceptional experiences

• Interest in maintainingup-to-date knowledge of industry trends or emerging themes to

• Highly organised and detail-driven, with a natural ability to juggle multiple projects

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems effectively

• Commercially aware, with a keen eye for opportunities to enhance guest experience

• Calm under pressure, able to adapt and deliver high standardsin a fast-paced environment

Why work with us

Being part of Rocco Forte Hotels means engaging in a career where passion and dedication are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those seeking growth and excellence in the hospitality industry.

Working with us provides access to the following perks:

• Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels

• Discounted food & beverage experiences

• Discounted spa treatment and products

• Extensive learning and development opportunities

• Meals on duty, laundry of uniforms

• Social activities and events

• Recognition & reward programs

• Annual awards

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work

Salary £26,651.25 gross per annum plus discretionary service charge.