Meetings and Events Assistant

Radisson Hotel Group; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global hotel group is seeking a Meeting and Events Assistant to join their dynamic team in the North East of England. This role involves planning and executing memorable events, ensuring guest satisfaction, and building relationships. Candidates should have a positive attitude, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Flexibility is required as shifts may vary, and experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Special rates for team members

Complimentary meal on duty

Accrued paid holiday

Free use of leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate guests' needs and deliver spectacular events.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and smooth running of meetings.
• Engage and build relationships with guests.

Skills

Flexibility and a positive attitude

Eye for detail

Creative problem-solver

Strong verbal communication skills

Job description

Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with ten distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,160 hotels in operation and under development in 95+ countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.

People are at the core of our business success and future. Our people are true Moment Makers and together we bring the culture, spirit, environment and opportunities that empower you to be your best, every day, everywhere, every time. Together, we make Every Moment Matter.

We are now looking for a Meeting and Events Assistant to join our dynamic team here at Radisson Hotel Group!

We focus on you as a person, your skills, talents, and passion – not only on your resume. Because mindset is what it’s all about. And you can grow the rest with us. That's a promise!

What We Offer Our Meeting And Events Organizer

We aim to be as good a place to work as we are to stay. That is why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes:

• Special rates for our team members, and friends and families while travelling and staying in our hotels
• We take our “We grow talent, talent grows us” culture belief to heart. With us you will benefit from a wide range of development offers supporting your learning & growth right from your onboarding.
• Participate and live Responsible Business every day together with our team members in the hotel and in the local communities where we work on creating shared value, better futures and a better planet for all
• Contributory pension scheme
• Complimentary meal on duty
• Uniform
• Fantastic opportunities to progress
• Accrued paid holiday
• Free use of our leisure, pool and gym facilities at off-peak times *where applicable including free parking.

The Meeting and Events Assistant Role

Our meeting and events team are sophisticated hosts who are inspired to succeed! They are competitive and ambitious to achieve results and deliver an experience that is beyond expectation - creating memorable moments for our guests.

• Our Meetings and Events Team know that success doesn’t just happen, it’s planned
• You are engaging, charming and love building relationships. You will anticipate our guests’ needs by being in the right place at the right time and delivering spectacular events of all sizes
• As an integral part of the team, you will work proactively to ensure guest satisfaction and the smooth running of the meeting and events department

As Meeting and Events Assistant you will join a team that is passionate about delivering incredible service where we believe that anything is possible, whilst having fun in all that we do!

Qualities We Are Looking For In Our Meeting and Events Organiser

• Flexibility and a positive, Yes I Can! Attitude
• An eye for detail
• Is a creative problem-solver
• Passionate about creating extraordinary service
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure guest satisfaction
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Experience in a similar position is beneficial but not essential

Depending on the function, some shifts may start at 7.00am and some shift may end at 1.00am, so public transport is not always available. so must be able to attend work at those times.

This is a casual contract.

Become part of the world of Moment Makers, we are looking forward to getting to know you!

A sophisticated Riverside Hotel in Durham, overlooking the River Wear right in the city centre, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is the perfect place to unwind. Durham, in the northeast of the country, is a quintessential English city peppered with historical and cultural charms. The city boasts several UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as a maze of hilly, cobbled streets. Visit Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and Durham University. An inviting place to unwind, each of our 207 rooms and suites are furnished with sophisticated, contemporary décor, as well as an on-site restaurant, bar and meeting rooms where our guests can look forward to a warm welcome and fantastic service from our team.

Skills

Fast-Paced Experience