Event Planner

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Meals on duty

Social activities and events

Recognition programs

Annual awards

Occupational Pension Scheme

50% discount on food and beverages

25% discount on Spa Treatments

20% discount on Health Spa products

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local Retailer Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Discretionary Service Charge

Job summary

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, in Edinburgh invites applications for an Event Planner to coordinate and deliver weddings, corporate meetings and social celebrations at our prestigious property.

Join a dedicated events team and craft memorable experiences for discerning guests, balancing multiple projects with excellent organisation and proactive communication. Enjoy included perks and a collegial, high-standard hospitality culture.

Qualifications

• Experience and detail-oriented event planning to curate exceptional experiences.
• Interest in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends or emerging themes.
• 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 standards in a fast-paced environment.

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

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Guest experience

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.

Join our events team and help create memorable experiences for our guests. As an Event Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering a wide range of events, from corporate meetings and conferences to weddings and social celebrations.

• 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

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-oriented event planning to curate exceptional experiences
• Interest in maintaining up-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 standards in 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
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Meals on duty, laundry of uniforms
• Social activities and events
• Recognition programs
• Annual awards
• Occupational Pension Scheme
• 50% discount on food and beverages
• 25% discount on Spa Treatments
• 20% discount on Health Spa products
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Local Retailer Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary Service Charge

Salary

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

to become a valued part of Rocco Forte Hotels, an inspirational place to work, known for its commitment to excellence and a sense of familiar family culture everywhere, combined with the passion, commitment and desire from team members to delight guests and serve one another.