Meeting and Events Manager

Hosco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in London seeks an exceptional Meeting & Events Manager. This role involves developing revenue strategies, planning memorable events, and ensuring top-notch guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in event management and excellent organisational skills, ready to take on exciting challenges in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Birthday holiday

Employee Bounty Program

Gym membership contribution

Quarterly Ideas Award

Life assurance

Income protection

Free nights’ accommodation

Reduced room rates

Social events and celebrations

Employee recognition schemes

Online learning tools

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Meeting & Events Manager.
• Previous project management experience.
• Ability to generate reports and carry out admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop revenue strategies across all channels.
• Ensure delivery of exceptional guest service.
• Plan and implement a regular programme of events.
• Manage safety and legal obligations for events.

Skills

Team player

Customer-service orientation

Excellent organisational skills

Leadership skills

Job description

About the job

MEETING & EVENTS MANAGER. We need an exceptional and passionate Meeting & Events Manager to join our team in London. If you are motivated, organised, a people person through and through and have a genuine desire to be part of something big then your journey should start here. Help us to create an unforgettable experience. Be a part of Europe’s fastest moving, ground-breaking, lifestyle & hospitality brand.

WHO ARE WE. Generator is on a journey. The journey began in London, swung through a heap of European capitals on its way to dominating the world. Fast Company named us one of the top 50 most innovative global companies. We, of course, agree. And now this top 50 most innovative global company wants a pretty awesome Meeting & Events Manager for Generator. Our spaces are safe and seriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities we love. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some of the finite time the universe has given you - that's what Generator offers. Holds true for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always the backdrop, every Generator in every destination reflects the unique beat of that city's heart. BEING YOURSELF is the key to bringing the Generator story and brand to life.

ABOUT GENERATOR LONDON. Generator London is a short stroll from Covent Garden, Regents Park and the British Museum. When crafting this hostel we redesigned this old police station to reflect the city’s street life. Local reclaimed timber, exposed brickwork and hot-rolled black steel give the hostel an industrial feel. Bold graphics, vibrant patterns and famous British cultural icons combine to capture London's cosmopolitan vibe. Make sure you catch the classic red bus that’s parked next to our bar’s dance floor every night. Don’t be late, London’s calling.

NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE JOB

• To play a senior role within the hotel commercial team to develop and drive revenue strategies across all revenue streams, optimising all available space through all distribution channels.
• Management of the Shuffleboard bookings, Meetings & Events operation, ensuring delivery of exceptional guest service.
• Work with GM/HQ to evolve and expand the events offering to both internal and external guests ensuring all efforts are on-brand and revenue driving.
• Be responsible for leading, developing and implementing a regular programme of creative, revenue-driving events and initiatives within the hostel.
• Plan events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives.
• Ensure all costs are controlled without compromising standards and service delivery.
• Take ownership of the events and initiatives to ensure that we create a truly unique Generator experience.
• Identify and work with local and international brands on event-led local marketing campaigns.
• Drive the private hire proposition and look to monetise social spaces within the property.
• Make sure that insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are followed.
• Produce post-event evaluation to inform future events.

Naturally this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description.

What’s in your DNA

• Have the ability to generate reports, write briefs and carry out various admin tasks.
• Be a team player with strong leadership skills.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Stay calm when the pressure hits.

Your rock star experience

• Proven experience as Meeting & Events Manager.
• Previous project management experience.

Our employee benefits

• Birthday holiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation.
• Employee Bounty Program providing opportunities to earn up to £1,000 for new hire referrals with no cap on number of referrals made.
• Company contribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees.
• Ideas Award - Quarterly award to double pay for 1 month to employee with most valuable suggestion/feedback.
• Employer funded life assurance at two times base salary to cover death in service lump sum payments.
• Employer funded income protection to cover 50% of base salary to cover prolonged absence from work due to incapacity.
• 2 free nights’ accommodation across any hostels (subject to availability).
• Reduced room rates for staff as well as friends and family members (we operate in 15 locations across Europe & US so your next holiday is sorted).
• Social events and celebrations calendar.
• Various employee recognition schemes.
• Online learning tools.

So you think this might be you?

That's cool. Send us your application in English. Here you may well find the answers to life, the universe and everything, including why there are no penguins at the North Pole. We look forward to hearing from you. Join Us and help us achieve our Vision!

Required skills: Fast-Paced Experience. Discussed at venue. Department: Event. Language required: English.

The company

Voted by Fast Company as one of the top 50 Most Innovative Global Companies, Generator provides unique, experience and design-led accommodation options located in 14 destinations across Europe & the U.S.. Pioneers of affordable luxury and masters of the social experience, Generator’s properties include a range of room types from shared to private bedrooms, chill-out areas, bars, cafes and a variety of spaces available for private hire.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Hosco:
Hosco empowers the hospitality industry by connecting, inspiring, and providing opportunities to professionals around the world.