M&E ASSISTANT

Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland | Formerly Jurys Inn; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel group as a Meetings and Events Porter, where you will be the face of the hotel, ensuring a first-class experience for guests. Enjoy a vibrant team environment, great perks, and opportunities for personal development in hospitality.

Benefits

Special rates on hotel rooms

Company-wide recognition scheme

Meals on duty

Talent referral scheme with bonuses

Access to Pension Scheme

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Great communication skills required.
• Self-motivated and able to work alone.
• Ability to work well in a team during events.

Responsibilities

• Set up, refresh, and clear rooms to high standards.
• Work as part of a vibrant team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Tools

AV skills

Job description

Be Yourself - Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo

As a Meetings and Events (M&E) Porter, you’ll be a face of the hotel, bringing your warm and friendly personality to work every day. This busy, hands-on role within the M&E department requires great attention to detail as you set up, refresh, and clear rooms to the high Leonardo standard. You will work as part of a vibrant team to ensure all guests have a first-class experience.

Some Of The Perks Our Colleagues Enjoy Include

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme with vouchers
• Meals on duty
• Talent referral scheme with bonuses
• Regular celebrations like Thank You Week and Employee Awards
• Access to Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, and Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing training and clear progression paths

If You’re Our Ideal M&E Porter, You Will

• Be yourself
• Think on your feet with a positive attitude
• Have great communication skills
• Be self-motivated and able to work alone at times
• Work well in a team during large events
• Be AV savvy to support event set-up (desirable)

Why Join Us?

We care for our colleagues as much as our guests. Once part of the team, you become part of the Leonardo community. We support your development through our “GROWonline” portal, coaching, training, and wellness webinars, helping you build a successful career in hospitality.

Our Story

With decades of hotelier expertise, we operate over 270 hotels across the UK and Europe, including more than 55 hotels in the UK & Ireland. As a rapidly expanding hotel group, exciting opportunities await.

About The Grand Brighton

Opened in 1864, The Grand Brighton is renowned as the original ‘Palace By The Sea’. It offers Victorian architecture, sea-view bedrooms, and award-winning dining. Our Events team is celebrated for delivering exceptional experiences.

About Leonardo Hotels

Our vision is to be the first choice for genuine hospitality. Part of the Fattal Hotels Group, we operate over 230 hotels across Europe and Israel, with a strong presence in the UK & Ireland. We value personality, interaction, and our core values: Consistent, Friendly, Genuine, Positive, and Willing.

We offer a friendly, varied, and rewarding work environment, along with benefits like hotel discounts, performance rewards, and team activities.