Events Manager

De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Leisure Club access

Birthday day off + £20 voucher

Annual 2-night stay with dinner

50% discount on F&B

31 days holiday (34 with service)

Job summary

De Vere Wokefield Estate in Reading is seeking an Events Manager to lead the Meetings & Events Service team and ensure every detail is considered for client requirements. The role oversees weddings and banqueting events and reports to the Meetings & Events Operations Manager.

You will be part of the Management Team, helping with rotas, recruitment and training, while supporting other Food & Beverage outlets as required. The role includes weekend shifts on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• Events management or supervisory experience in hospitality, with understanding of weddings and banqueting.
• Through your intuitive approach you will put heart and soul into the operational delivery of conference and banqueting events.
• Strong communication skills; be organised and motivated with drive and determination.

Responsibilities

• Lead Meetings & Events Service team to ensure detail-focused event setup.
• Oversee operational delivery of weddings and banqueting events.
• Assist with rotas, recruitment activities and departmental training.
• Support other Food & Beverage outlets as required.

Skills

Events management

Supervisory experience

Operational delivery

Communication skills

Organised

Job description

Are you looking to manage exceptional events and create memorable experiences?

De Vere Wokefield Estate in Reading and we are recruiting for an Events Manager to join the team.

As an Events Manager you'll lead our Meetings & Events Service team operationally ensuring every detail is considered and event spaces are set up according to client requirements. This role has responsibility for the operational service delivery of weddings and special events at the venue and reports in to the Meetings & Events Operations Manager.

As a member of the Management Team you will build valued relationships with your team and support with rotas, recruitment activities and completing departmental training, whilst providing support to our other Food & Beverage outlets as required.

This role involves working a variety of shifts and days including weekends on a rota basis.

Your skills and experience:

• You have events management or supervisory experience within a similar hospitality environment, with a good understanding of the operational delivery of weddings and banqueting events.
• Through your intuitive approach you will put heart and soul into the operational delivery of conference and banqueting events to create unforgettable experiences.
• You have strong communication skills and are organised and motivated with drive and determination

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 Manager.

• 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.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• 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.
• 31 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.
• 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.

De Vere Wokefield Estate

set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant, Burr & Co. coffee shop and a deli are some of our amazing food & beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute:

just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. We also offer subsidised travel to our colleagues who work at Wokefield Estate.

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.