Meetings and Events Junior Event Manager

Edwardian Hotels London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days Holiday per annum including BH

Meal benefits

Staff discount

Annual night stays

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Londoner in London is seeking a Meetings and Events Junior Event Manager to join its renowned Events team. You will assist in planning and coordinating meetings and private functions, building strong client relationships and ensuring flawless delivery in a luxury hotel setting.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Meetings & Events within premium hospitality, superb organisation, and excellent communication skills to manage multiple events and clients with confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience in Meetings & Events, preferably within premium hospitality.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication with clients via phone, email and in person.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of meetings, events and private functions from confirmation to delivery.
• Manage a portfolio of smaller events while assisting on larger occasions.
• Build relationships with clients and communicate requirements clearly.
• Conduct client meetings, show rounds and pre-event discussions.
• Prepare event documentation and coordinate menus, timings and AV needs.
• Work with Food & Beverage, Kitchen and Front Office to ensure seamless delivery.
• Identify opportunities to maximise event revenue and guest experience.

Skills

Meetings & Events

Hospitality knowledge

Client relations

Organization & planning

Communication skills

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Become a Londoner

Welcome to The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet staggering in scale and ambition. A perfectly engineered collection of spaces, tastes, textures, and offerings over 15 floors. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, where the four corners of the city meet. We are seeking hospitality professionals whose unique talents and ambitions will drive them to not only rise to our guests exacting standards, but also propel their own career potential in a company that recognizes and rewards. Stand out from the crowd by joining London’s first ‘Super Boutique’ hotel. At The Londoner we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the forefront of our culture. We are currently recruiting for Meetings and Events Junior Event Manager to join The Londoner and its standout Meetings and Events operations team.

Become a Londoner

Welcome to The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet staggering in scale and ambition. A perfectly engineered collection of spaces, tastes, textures, and offerings over 15 floors. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, where the four corners of the city meet. We are seeking hospitality professionals whose unique talents and ambitions will drive them to not only rise to our guests exacting standards, but also propel their own career potential in a company that recognizes and rewards. Stand out from the crowd by joining London’s first ‘Super Boutique’ hotel. At The Londoner we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the forefront of our culture. We are currently recruiting for Meetings and Events Junior Event Manager to join The Londoner and its standout Meetings and Events operations team.

We are currently recruiting for Meetings and Events Junior Event Manager to join The Londoner and its standout Meetings and Events operations team.

Overview

• Support the planning and coordination of meetings, events and private functions from confirmation through to delivery.
• Manage your own portfolio of smaller events while supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex occasions.
• Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their requirements and ensuring expectations are clearly communicated.
• Conduct client meetings, show rounds and pre-event discussions.
• Prepare detailed event documentation and ensure information is accurate and communicated to all relevant departments.
• Coordinate menus, timings, room layouts, audio-visual requirements and other event details.
• Work closely with Food & Beverage, Kitchen, Front Office and other operational teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the guest experience and maximise event revenue through appropriate additional products and services.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client queries and last-minute changes.
• Be present during important events where required, ensuring arrangements are delivered as agreed.
• Build your commercial understanding of events while developing your skills and knowledge towards becoming an Events Manager.

About You

• Previous experience within Meetings & Events, preferably within a hotel or premium hospitality environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with clients both in person and by telephone and email.
• The ability to manage several events and priorities at the same time.
• A calm, solutions-focused approach when plans change.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the importance of maximising event opportunities.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with operational teams.
• A genuine enthusiasm for creating memorable guest experiences.
• Flexibility to work around the requirements of events, including occasional evenings and weekends

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service
• Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
• Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.
• Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
• Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends
• Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets
• Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
• Regular social events across all hotels
• Annual company recognition events held in January each year
• Wellbeing champions across all of the hotels
• Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
• Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
• Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence