Meetings & Events Manager – Hampshire – Luxury Hotel

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in the New Forest is seeking a Meetings & Events Manager to oversee their events office team. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a proven sales background in a luxury hotel setting. You will manage enquiries, drive revenue for events, and build relationships with clients to ensure high standards. This opportunity offers competitive salary and benefits, including a leisure membership and paid day off on your birthday.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus tips

Leisure membership

Paid day off on your birthday

Employee Referral Bonus

Friends and family discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an events or sales office within a luxury hotel environment.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the events office team, managing enquiries from initial contact to final details.
• Drive conversion and maximise revenue opportunities.
• Work closely with operations for a seamless guest experience.
• Build strong relationships with clients.
• Motivate, train, and develop the team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Sales experience

Job description

Overview

An award-winning luxury hotel in the heart of the New Forest is looking for a Meetings & Events Manager to join its management team.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

This beautiful property is steeped in history, blending traditional English charm with a touch of contemporary style.

• Competitive salary plus tips
• Leisure membership of award winning facilities
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Friends and family discount
• Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
• Pension; eligible team members benefit from a NEST pension scheme
• Free parking on site

With elegant bedrooms, outstanding spa and leisure facilities, and a choice of acclaimed restaurants, it is a truly special place to stay.

The hotel is renowned as one of Hampshire’s premier destinations for conferences, meetings, and private events, with spaces that can host everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale occasions.

You will have previous experience in an events or sales office within a luxury hotel environment, possess excellent organisational and communication skills and be a natural leader who can inspire their team to achieve and exceed targets.

As Meetings & Events Manager, you will:

• Lead the events office team, managing enquiries from initial contact through to final details.
• Drive conversion and maximise revenue opportunities across weddings, conferences, and private functions.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring their vision is brought to life to the highest standard.
• Motivate, train, and develop your team to deliver exceptional service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established property with an excellent reputation, offering long-term career prospects and the chance to work in a truly stunning location.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

• Contact: Caroline Wright
• Reference: 08200