Event Planning Manager

C&N Recruitment Services Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Events Planning Manager for a prestigious 5* hotel near Watford. Your key responsibilities will include selling the venue for events, managing client relationships, and coordinating with various departments. The role offers access to award-winning facilities and excellent staff benefits, including a canteen and subsidised accommodation.

Benefits

Free meal during shifts

Subsidised shuttle bus

Generous discounts on hotel stays

Subsidised staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and management.
• Strong communication skills with guests and colleagues.
• Ability to work with multiple departments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Proactively sell the venue for special events and functions.
• Organising the room space and assisting with the menu.
• Building relationships with clients and internal departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Job description

C&N Recruitment are pleased to be recruiting for a Events Planning Manager for a 5* Hotel based on the outskirts of Watford. Our client is a spectacular venue and resort where they offer fine dining, a range of outdoor activities and award-winning spa and health club.

The role:

To pro-actively sell the venue for special events, weddings and corporate functions.

Build relationships with the client and assist in helping how the event will run.

Organising the room/ space for the function.

Assist with the organisation of the menu.

Assist planning the guest list and finalising all the final details.

Work with other departments and build relationships with these departments including chefs, the operations team, front and back of house.

Communication skills with guests of the hotel, colleagues and other members of staff.

Attend regular meetings as required.

To do the necessary administration required by the position.

Conduct appointments and showrooms.

The chance to make use of the on-site award winning facilities such as spa, golf and gym.

Staff canteen with a free meal during your shift.

A subsidised shuttle bus for the nearest town centre.

Generous discount for you and your family/ friend on stays at the hotel.

Subsidised staff accommodation (if required)

This is an exciting position based at one of the best hotels in the United Kingdom.