Events Planning Director

Apex Resourcing; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious 5 Star Hotel in Mayfair seeks a talented Senior Meeting and Events Planning Director to lead its events team. This role involves overseeing all event operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, and managing a team of ten direct reports. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in event planning within the hospitality sector and strong skills in leadership, budget management, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Events Planning Manager or Events Director in a hotel.
• In-depth knowledge of event planning and execution for high-profile events.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and compliance related to M&E services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all meeting and event operations with hands-on responsibility.
• Direct event management operations and lead event planning teams.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and manage budgets for profitability.

Skills

Team Leadership

Event Planning

Customer Service

Budget Management

Education

Relevant degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Job description

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Hospitality, Restaurants, Hotels

Events Planning Director

Share Tweet Location: Mayfair, London Duration: Permanent Salary: £55,000 to £60,000

One of Central London’s most Iconic 5 Star Hotels set in an incredibly beautiful property have an amazing career opportunity for a talented Senior Meeting and Events Planning Director to lead their Events Planning team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Events Manager or Events Director with in depth experience of Events Planning to lead an amazing team in a unique property that forms part of a prestigious internationally recognised brand.

Role Scope

The property offers around 30 meeting rooms and 2 large conference and banqueting suites that host a variety of both small and large scale events.

As the Meeting and Events Planning Director you will oversee all Meeting and Event Operations and the successful delivery of all Events to include managing around 10 direct reports.

This is an all encompassing role with end to end "hands on" responsibility for planning and delivering a best in class meeting and events service for the Hotel.

Responsibilities of the Meeting and Events Planning Director will include

Directing Event Management Operations

Leading various Event Management Teams, Event Planning, F&B Catering

Managing Budgets to ensure Profitability

Participating in HR and Recruitment Activities

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service is Delivered

Desirable Skills and Experience

Senior Events Planning Manager and or Events Director experience in a similar Hotel.

Experience in delivering both small and large scale high profile Events

In depth knowledge of all areas of Event planning and delivery

Relevant degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality or Events (advantageous)

Strong team leadership and people management experience.

In depth knowledge of health, safety and compliance in relation to M&E services.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom