Meeting & Events Assistant (Casual)

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Special room rates across UK & Europe

Recognition vouchers

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week activities

Wellbeing calendar

Ongoing training and clear progression

Job summary

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited is seeking a casual Meetings & Events Porter to be the face of our Oxford hotel. You will set up and refresh event spaces, ensuring our rooms meet the Leonardo standard and run smoothly for guests and organizers alike.

You’ll greet organisers, anticipate guests’ needs, and work with colleagues to hit department KPIs. Shifts include early/late hours and weekends, with opportunities for progression and training within a vibrant team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and friendly, welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work well under pressure during large events.

Responsibilities

• Set up, refresh and clear event spaces to the Leonardo standard.
• Greet event organisers and coordinate with hosts to meet guests' needs.
• Assist with event logistics and contribute to a first-class guest experience.
• Work early, late shifts and weekends as required.

Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland! As a Meetings and Events (M&E) Porter you’ll be a face of the hotel, so we want you to bring your warm and friendly personality to work with you every day. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! This is a hands‑on position within the M&E department; with great attention to detail you’ll be setting up, refreshing and clearing rooms to the high Leonardo standard! You’ll work as part of a vibrant team to ensure all guests have a first‑class experience with us.

If you’re our ideal M&E Porter, you will:

• Be yourself!
• Think on your feet to meet clients’ needs- a great can-do attitude is spot on!
• Have great communication skills: you’ll be greeting organisers, ensuring guests’ needs are met and working with others to achieve the department’s KPIs
• Be self‑motivated and comfortable working alone at times
• Work well in a team during large events

This role will involve both early and late shifts, as well as weekends.

Some of the perks our Meeting & Events Assistant (Casual) could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company‑wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job‑related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Meeting & Events Assistant (Casual)?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top‑notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality! At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple: to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality! We are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We partner with social enterprises to change attitudes towards disability, and provide opportunities ensuring everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work.