Meeting & Events Manager

De Vere Ltd.; Old Windsor; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Leisure club access

Birthday day off + £20 voucher

Annual 2-night stay with dinner

Exclusive colleague rates

50% discount on Food & Beverage

31 days holiday

Team appreciation events

Life Assurance

Employee Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Job summary

De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor is seeking a dedicated Meetings & Events Manager to lead the ME Service team and ensure flawless event delivery. You will manage the operations for weddings and special events, and support recruitment, training, and coordination with other F&B outlets.

The role involves weekends on a rota and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues to create memorable occasions.

Qualifications

• Experience in events management or supervisory roles in hospitality.
• Ability to oversee weddings and banqueting events.
• Strong communication, organisation and drive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Meetings & Events Service team and ensure details are covered for client requirements.
• Oversee operational service delivery for weddings and special events at the venue.
• Support rota planning, recruitment and departmental training; assist other Food & Beverage outlets as needed.

Skills

Events management

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organised and motivated

Job description

De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings.

Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Meeting & Events Manager

Are you looking to manage exceptional events and create memorable experiences?

De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor and we are recruiting for an Meeting & Events Manager to join the team

As anMeeting & Events Manager you will lead our Meetings & Events Service team ensuring every detail is considered and event spaces are set up according to client requirements. This role has responsibility for the operational service delivery of weddings and special events at the venue.

As a member of the Management Team you will build valued relationships with your team and support with rotas, recruitment activities and completing departmental training, whilst providing support to our other Food & Beverage outlets as required.

This role involves working a variety of shifts and days including weekends on a rota basis.

Your skills and experience:
You have events management or supervisory experience within a similar hospitality environment, with a good understanding of the operational delivery of weddings and banqueting events.
Through your intuitive approach you will put heart and soul into the operational delivery of conference and banqueting events to create unforgettable experiences.
You have strong communication skills and are organised and motivated with drive and determination

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role ofMeeting & Events Manager.

• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.