Meeting & Events Manager

Principal Hayley Hotels; Windsor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of service charge

Free meals on duty

Leisure club access

Birthday day off + £20 voucher

Annual 2-night stay with dinner

£50 colleague rates + 50% Food & B

31 days holiday increasing to 33

Christmas closure

Exclusively Yours Benefits portal

Career progression & Apprenticeship/tu

Employee Assistance Programme

Wagestream

You Are De Vere recognition

Team appreciation events

Life Assurance

Job summary

De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor is seeking a Meeting & Events Manager to lead the Meetings & Events Service team and ensure every detail is considered for client requirements. You will oversee weddings and special events, contribute to rota planning, recruitment, and departmental training, while supporting other F&B outlets as needed.

You will work a variety of shifts, including weekends on a rota, and play a key role in delivering unforgettable conferences, events, and celebrations for

Qualifications

• Candidates must have events management or supervisory experience in hospitality.
• Strong communication, well organised, motivated with drive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Meetings & Events Service team to deliver high standards.
• Oversee weddings, conferences, and banqueting events.
• Assist with rotas, recruitment, and training.
• Support other F&B outlets as required.
• Ensure event spaces are prepared according to client requirements.

Skills

Events management

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organised

Job description

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

• 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

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.

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 of Meeting & Events Manager.

• A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
• 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.