Sales - Events Planner

Splendid Hospitality Group; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Hotel Room Discounts

Food & Beverage Discounts

Life Assurance

Salary Sacrifice - Car Scheme

Stream - earned wages access

Pension - auto enrolment

Learning & Development

Job summary

Splendid Hospitality Group is seeking an Events Planner to drive end-to-end event experiences at Hilton London Bankside. You will manage enquiries, craft proposals and coordinate with kitchens, F&B, and external partners to deliver seamless weddings, conferences and private functions.

The role rewards creativity, precision and a strong focus on client satisfaction, with a structured on-property team and clear delivery standards. On-site work at a premier venue with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning and delivering events.
• Creative, detail-oriented professional with client focus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of event planning from enquiry to execution.
• Liaise with clients to understand their vision, goals and requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors.
• Develop event proposals, floor plans and schedules.
• Oversee event setup, on-the-day coordination and post-event breakdown.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations.
• Monitor budgets, generate invoices and track profitability.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and foster repeat business.

Skills

Event planning

Client liaison

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Customer service

Job description

Sales - Events Planner

Department: Sales - On Property

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hilton London Bankside

Compensation: £34,392 / year

Description

Create Experiences. Deliver Moments. Plan with Precision.
Are you a creative, detail-oriented professional with a passion for crafting memorable events? We are seeking a dynamic Event Planner to join our team, a premier destination for weddings, conferences, and private functions. In this role, you will be the driving force behind seamless and spectacular events - from initial client consultation to flawless execution.

What You Will Do In This Splendid Role

Our team are the heart and soul of all we do. Here's what you'll be up to:

• Manage all aspects of event planning from enquiry to execution
• Liaise with clients to understand their vision, goals, and requirements
• Coordinate with internal departments (kitchen, F&B, housekeeping, etc.) and external vendors
• Develop event proposals, floor plans, and schedules
• Oversee event setup, on-the-day coordination, and post-event breakdown
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations
• Monitor budgets, generate invoices, and track event profitability
• Deliver outstanding customer service and foster repeat business

What Makes You Splendid?

We live by our values – and we'd love you to bring them to life every day:

• Open - If you believe that great work starts with great relationships, you'll feel right at home here
• Nimble - We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and isn't afraid to take initiative
• Brilliant - You bring energy, creativity, and a commitment to excellence - and you enjoy the process as much as the results.
• Honest - We're looking for someone who values transparency, takes ownership, and builds trust through their actions.

Bring your personality, positivity and passion for people and we'll give you the training and support to shine.

Benefits

When you join Splendid, you will enjoy a reward package to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career. Here are just some of the benefits on offer:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it with 24/7 access to remote GP appointments.
• Hotel Room Discounts - stay with us or our partner hotels at special team rates including discounted rates for friends and family.
• Food & Beverage Discounts - enjoy meals and drinks at reduced prices across our hotels.
• Life Assurance - peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Salary Sacrifice - Car Scheme: our team members can enjoy the ultimate benefit of driving a brand new, full insured and maintained car for a fixed monthly amount taken from their salary.
• Stream - access your earned wages up to 50% whenever you need them giving you financial flexibility and Highstreet discounts available.
• Pension - auto enrolment into the company pension scheme.
• Learning & Development - opportunities available to progress your skills and career.