Events Planner for Weddings & Seasonal Celebrations (PT)

LGH Hotels Management Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on bedroom rates

IHG employee room benefit programme

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Free legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Hospital & death benefit plans

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing tips and fitness videos

Recipe ideas

Wellbeing podcasts and TV

Breathing exercises

24/7 advice and support line

Team reward & recognition

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job summary

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to bring memorable moments to life—from the initial enquiry through to a confirmed booking. You will manage enquiries for social events, weddings and seasonal functions, organise site visits (in person and virtual), tailor solutions, and produce clear, written proposals to drive conversion.

Join a collaborative team in Cardiff on a 24-hour part-time contract, with a busy calendar and opportunities to upsell, coordinate with

Responsibilities

• Managing enquiries for social events, weddings, Christmas functions and seasonal events
• Proactively arranging site visits and hotel show‑rounds, in person and virtual, to drive conversion
• Understanding customer needs and tailoring solutions using the hotel’s products and services
• Producing clear, detailed and accurate proposals for local event and wedding bookings
• Ensuring all discussions and agreements are consistently confirmed in writing
• Proactively upselling creative and value‑adding solutions to maximise revenue
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal departments to ensure seamless delivery
• Building an extensive network of trusted local suppliers to support flawless event coordination
• Acting as a calm, organised and reliable point of contact throughout the booking journey

Job description

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to bring memorable moments to life—from the initial enquiry through to a confirmed booking. You will manage enquiries for social events, weddings and seasonal functions, organise site visits (in person and virtual), tailor solutions, and produce clear, written proposals to drive conversion.

Join a collaborative team in Cardiff on a 24-hour part-time contract, with a busy calendar and opportunities to upsell, coordinate with