Events & Conference Lead: Planning, Clients & Excellence

De Vere Horsley Estate; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Incentive Scheme

Free meals on duty

Leisure Club access

Birthday day off + £20 voucher

Annual 2-night stay with dinner

£50 colleague rates + 50% off F&B

28 days holiday (33 with tenure)

Job summary

De Vere Horsley Estate in East Horsley is seeking an organised Events & Conference Coordinator to join our team. The role is full-time (40 hours over 5 days) and involves handling enquiries, proposals and bookings for conferences, meetings and special occasions.

You’ll build strong client relationships, coordinate details with the hotel team and ensure a smooth planning process from start to finish. Prior experience in events or hospitality is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with guests and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple enquiries and bookings.
• Organised approach with the ability to prioritise and stay on top of tasks.
• Proficient with IT systems and willing to learn new software.
• Previous experience in events, hospitality or customer-facing roles is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries, prepare proposals and coordinate bookings for events and conferences.
• Build relationships with clients and ensure the planning process runs smoothly from enquiry to event.
• Collaborate with hotel teams to ensure guests receive warm, professional service and clear information.
• Maintain organised records of events and communicate details to relevant colleagues.

Job description

De Vere Horsley Estate in East Horsley is seeking an organised Events & Conference Coordinator to join our team. The role is full-time (40 hours over 5 days) and involves handling enquiries, proposals and bookings for conferences, meetings and special occasions.

You’ll build strong client relationships, coordinate details with the hotel team and ensure a smooth planning process from start to finish. Prior experience in events or hospitality is helpful but not essential.