Events & Conference Co-ordinator - South Cerney

De Vere; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and events venue in Gloucestershire is seeking an Events & Conference Co-ordinator to bring events to life. Your role will involve converting enquiries into bookings, planning event details, and showcasing the venue. Ideal candidates will have a passion for events and strong communication skills. You will receive a salary of £25,662 plus excellent benefits including free meals, paid time off, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus incentive scheme

Free meals on duty

Annual complimentary stay with dinner

28 days holiday, increasing to 33

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about events and delivering memorable experiences.
• Strong working relationships with colleagues and guests.
• Experience or qualification in event planning/co-ordination.

Responsibilities

• Convert enquiries into bookings and showcase the venue.
• Communicate client requirements to operational team.
• Plan every detail of events.

Skills

Event planning experience

Excellent communication skills

Confidence using IT software

Tools

Opera software

Job description

Job Summary

Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire 25662 per year Permanent NEW Events & Conference Co-ordinator - South Cerney. Ready to help plan meetings & events that leave lasting memories? Join us at De Vere Cotswld Waterpark Hotel in this pivotal role that brings meetings & events to life! As an Events & Conference Co-ordinator you will convert enquiries into bookings, showcase our venue through showrounds, and help clients plan every detail of their event. You will work as part of our busy events planning team, effectively communicating client requirements to our operational team who will run the events on the day.

Key Responsibilities

You will ideally have some previous event planning / co-ordination experience or a relevant qualification. You are passionate about events and prepared to put your heart & soul into delivering memorable experiences for our guests. You forge strong working relationships and create genuine connections with colleagues and our valued guests through your excellent communication skills. You are confident using IT software; familiarity with Opera software would be beneficial but is not essential as training can be provided. Most of all, you will share our values such as being graciously warm, demonstrating a genuine approach, anticipating guest needs and ensuring every detail is considered.

Remuneration & Benefits

In return the role offers 25,662 per annum, plus excellent benefits including a sales incentive scheme, free meals, an annual complimentary stay with dinner at a De Vere Hotel, plus additional stays for just 50 and a paid day off for your birthday, to name just a few!. 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 & Conference Co-ordinator.

• 25,662 per annum
• Bonus incentive scheme up to X% of salary based on business performance
• Free meals on duty in colleague dining facilities
• Use of Leisure Club facilities at no cost
• Extra paid day off for your birthday, plus a £20 love‑to‑shop voucher
• Annual complimentary 2‑night stay with dinner at a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long‑service milestones
• 50 colleague rate for overnight stays at De Vere properties, with a 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
• Exclusive Yours benefits portal – hundreds of discounts on retail, travel and leisure activities
• Career progression opportunities, apprenticeship programmes and study support
• Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action – 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling
• Wagestream – instant access to your pay when you need it
• Monthly colleague recognition program, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event
• Regular team appreciation events, including Christmas and Summer parties
• Company Life Assurance scheme – financial security for your loved ones

About the Venue

De Vere Cotswold Water Park: nestled at the edge of the Cotswolds right in the heart of 152 lakes, the Hotel offers stylish accommodation with breathtaking views and has 328 bedrooms and apartments. There are 15 flexible meeting and event spaces and 2 large conference and banqueting suites hosting up to 800. With three restaurants and bars we have a buzzing Food & Beverage team here, but also have exciting opportunities across our other departments including Conference & Events, Reception/Front of House, Spa & Leisure, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Maintenance. Your commute: we're well served by public transport, and we’re just 20 minutes from J15 of the M4 and J11A of the M5. 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.