Events Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Old Windsor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Events Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves setting up and supporting events, ensuring every detail is perfect for guests. With a focus on high service standards, you will help create memorable experiences at a beautiful venue. The position offers full training, a supportive team environment, and various perks including free meals and opportunities for career progression. If you enjoy working with people and are eager to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities

Extra paid day off for birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay

£50 colleague rates for overnight stays

28 days holiday (increasing to 33)

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised travel options

Monthly colleague recognition programme

Regular team appreciation events

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; full training provided.
• Keen eye for detail and motivated to deliver high standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear down coffee stations for events.
• Support event service to ensure guests have great experiences.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

No specific education required

Job description

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De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings.

Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading.

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.

Events Assistant

Are you keen to be part of an events team and help create memorable experiences?

We are recruiting for an Events Assistant to join our team at De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor.

As an Events Assistant you will help with setting up and clearing down all our coffee station points whether it be for a wedding, awards night or conference making sure every detail is considered. You will also support with the event service helping to ensure our guests have a great experience and that memorable moments are created.

This is a Full Time role that involves working a shift pattern of 6:00am - 3:30pm including some weekends. However, part time positions are also available.

In return the role offers £12.21 per hour plus meals on duty and access to your wages when you need it via Wagestream.

What we look for in an Events Assistant:
• A keen eye for detail
• Someone motivated by delivering high standards of service to ensure each and every guest has a memorable experience.
• A confident team player who enjoys working with others and interacting with people.

Experience is not essential as full training can be provided so, if you are willing to learn, you could still be our next Events Assistant!

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Events Assistant:

• £12.21 per hour
• 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
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season.
• 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.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.