Events Assistant

De Vere; Latimer; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Free meals on duty

Leisure Club access

Discounts portal

Career progression

Apprenticeships

Wellbeing support

Wagestream pay access

Team events

Transport subsidy

Job summary

De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham is seeking a proactive Events Assistant to help prepare our spaces for guests, confidently handling the setup and reset of rooms for conferences, weddings and special events.

You will move tables, chairs and equipment, follow room plans, and support the team to ensure smooth operations and a memorable guest experience. Full training is provided and opportunities for progression exist.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in setting up event spaces.
• Hands-on, practical role with moving furniture and equipment.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Reliable team player who works well with others.
• Previous experience in events or hospitality is helpful but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear down event spaces for conferences, weddings, and other events.
• Move and arrange tables, chairs and event equipment safely.
• Follow room plans and assist with room changes as needed.
• Maintain clean, well-presented spaces and report any issues to the team.

Job description

Are you keen to be part of an events team and play an important role in getting our event spaces ready for our guests? We are recruiting for Events Assistants to join our team at De Vere Latimer in Chesham. As part of our Events team you'll help set up and clear down our event spaces, whether we're getting ready for a conference, wedding, awards night or special event. You'll make sure rooms are set up correctly and ready on time, with every detail considered. This is a hands-on role involving moving and arranging tables, chairs and other event equipment, using trolleys where required and making sure everything is moved safely. You'll follow room plans, help with room changes and make sure our event spaces, fixtures and equipment are clean, well presented and ready for the next event. Working as part of the wider Events team, you'll help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes and take pride in knowing your work has helped set the scene for a memorable event.

• A keen eye for detail to make sure every event space is set up correctly and to a high standard.
• Someone who enjoys a practical, hands-on role and is comfortable moving tables, chairs and event equipment.
• Someone who can work efficiently in a busy environment and enjoys the variety of different room set-ups and events.
• A reliable team player who enjoys working with others and getting the job done together.
• Previous experience in a similar events or hospitality role would be helpful, but it's not essential as full training will be provided. £12.71 per hour
• Service Charge
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• Paid holiday allowance based on the hours that you work
• 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
• 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.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.

De Vere Latimer Estate has 205 bedrooms, 27 meeting and event spaces plus 30 acres of land for team building, 3 restaurants, 5 bars plus a Gym and swimming pool. Our teams at Latimer Estate know how to have fun at work whilst working hard to put our guests at the heart of everything they do. So we regularly say thank you to our colleagues: ice creams in hot weather, afternoon tea treats and Easter family parties are just some of the ways we show our appreciation. Your commute: we're just 5 minutes from J18 of the M25, but we also offer subsidised transport to the surrounding area, including Chalfont and Latimer station, making us accessible from Hemel Hempstead, Watford and High Wycombe. 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.