Events Executive

Beaverbrook Business Support; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retail discounts

Gym discounts

Cinema tickets

Personal development

Qualifications & development

F&B discounts

Annual leave 28 days

Pension

Life Insurance

Sick pay

Long service awards

Cycle to work

Refer a friend £600

Uniforms

Free parking

Local benefits

Job summary

Beaverbrook is seeking an Events Executive to join our luxury events team in Leatherhead. You will be the first point of contact for clients, guiding enquiries through to event confirmation and delivering a seamless Beaverbrook experience.

You will build relationships, prepare proposals and contracts, host personalised site inspections, and work closely with operations to ensure flawless delivery of private celebrations and corporate events.

Qualifications

• Experience in Events or Sales in a luxury hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills with multitasking and prioritising.
• Positive, proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Experience using Opera Cloud or similar PMS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients and deliver a personalised luxury guest experience.
• Prepare proposals, contracts and event documentation with accuracy.
• Conduct personalised client site inspections of the hotel and event spaces.
• Collaborate with wider operational teams for seamless communication.
• Maintain excellent product knowledge across the estate and event offerings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Guest-focused

Solution-focused

Opera Cloud (PMS)

Tools

Opera Cloud

Job description

Due to continued growth across Events at Beaverbrook, we are looking for a passionate and driven Events Executive to join our dynamic team.

As one of the first points of contact for our clients, you will play a key role in introducing guests to the Beaverbrook experience, creating exceptional first impressions and delivering a seamless journey from initial enquiry through to event confirmation. Working closely with the Event Sales Manager, you will help bring private celebrations, corporate retreats and unforgettable experiences to life.

The Role

As Events Executive, you will be responsible for supporting the successful conversion and coordination of event enquiries while delivering outstanding service at every stage of the client journey.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building strong relationships with clients and delivering a personalised, luxury guest experience.
• Preparing proposals, contracts and event documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Conducting personalised client site inspections of the hotel and event spaces, showcasing the Beaverbrook experience and tailoring visits to individual client requirements.
• Working collaboratively with the wider operational teams to ensure seamless communication.
• Maintaining excellent product knowledge across the estate, experiences and event offerings.

About You

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, guest-focused and thrives in a fast-paced luxury environment. You will be a confident communicator with a genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within Events or Sales in a luxury hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• A positive, proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Previous experience using Opera Cloud or a similar PMS system would be advantageous.

Shift Pattern

• This position will consist of 40 hours per week.
• The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to work any 5 days out of 7.
• Typical working pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30

Salary: £27,000 per annum plus tronc and commission

Benefits

In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook.

As a member of our team, you can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary
• Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App
• Personal development support
• Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities
• Discounted rates on Food & Beverage
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Sick Pay
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Earn up to £600 through our recommend a friend scheme
• Uniforms
• Free parking
• And other local benefits