Meeting & Events Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in London is seeking an M&E Planning Manager to oversee event planning and client relations. The role requires excellent communication skills and experience in a similar position. Join a growing team with opportunities for career advancement and development across properties.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Free meals on duty

Uniform offered and dry cleaned

Employee discounts at hotels

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a 4-star hotel is a significant advantage.
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English is required.
• Strong attention to detail and a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage events from the inquiry team and maximize sales opportunities.
• Compile daily/weekly function sheets with operational details.
• Liaise between clients and the M&E Operational team.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Job description

Job Description

Salary:£33,660

Holiday 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But theres more...

• Free meals on duty.

• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.

• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.

• Food and beverage discounts.

• Christmas gifts and employee parties.

• Introduce a friend scheme.

• Cycle 2 work scheme.

• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.

• Taste card.

• Life assurance scheme.

• Wage stream.

• Employee assistanceprogramme.

• Arora star employee recognition.

• Long service recognition award.

About us...

Radisson Blu Heathrow Hotel & Conference Centre, London is unique from the outset. Perfect for weekend stays, spa breaks and business travel, the hotel features 464 bedrooms and suites, two restaurants, 42 beautiful meeting rooms as well as a health club with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room facilities.

A bit about what you will do...

The M&E Planning Manager successfully execute the planning of confirmed meetings and events business while managing client relationships to ensure exceptional, unique and memorable experiences are created.

• Manage events once handed over from the enquiry team and ensure all information is compiled and recorded.
• Maintain close contact with all organisers, ensuring that all their requirements are accurately recorded using every opportunity to maximise sales.
• Compile daily and weekly function sheets containing all necessary information, so the team receives operational details as per agreed timelines. Ensure all additional services required for clients are booked and supplied.
• Conduct site visits, food tastings and hold pre-conference meetings to confirm all details prior to the event.
• Liaise between the client and the M&E Operational team.
• Stay knowledgeable about the current competitor set and their facilities.

More about you...

• Very strong communication skills and an excellent standard of written and spoken English.
• Ability to take initiative and deal with unexpected situations and last-minute changes.
• Strong attention to detail. A smart and professional appearance.
• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• Experience in a similar role within a 4-star hotel is a significant advantage.

Grow with us...We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.

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