Senior Conference & Events Coordinator

Principal Hayley Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an iconic events venue in London as a Senior Conference & Events Coordinator. In this exciting role, you will bring meetings and events to life, converting enquiries into bookings and ensuring every detail is meticulously planned. With a strong focus on delivering memorable experiences, you will work closely with clients and colleagues alike, fostering genuine connections. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of fantastic benefits, including free meals, an annual complimentary stay, and excellent career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about events and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Quarterly sales incentive scheme

Free meals on duty

Paid day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary stay with dinner

Colleague rates for overnight stays

28 days holiday increasing to 33

Access to discounts portal

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in event planning and coordination.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Convert enquiries into bookings and showcase the venue.
• Work with the events planning team to meet client requirements.

Skills

Event Planning

Communication Skills

IT Software Proficiency

Relationship Building

Education

Experience in Event Coordination

Tools

Opera Software

Job description

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is our Iconic Events venue in London, solely set up to run and host incredible meetings and events. We host movie premier after parties, high profile fashion, music and charity events, exciting exhibitions and conferences, large weddings, and corporate meetings. Our impressive event space and extensive meeting facilities mean this property is always buzzing and an incredibly fun place to work.

Your commute: Grand Connaught Rooms is just 5 minutes from Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations and 30 minutes' walk from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston train stations, well-connected for all major London transport links.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Senior Conference & Events Coordinator

Ready to help plan meetings & events that leave lasting memories?

Join us at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London Covent Garden in this pivotal role that brings meetings & events to life!

As a Senior Conference & Events Coordinator you will convert enquiries into bookings, showcasing our venue through showrounds and helping our clients to plan every detail of their event. You will work as part of our busy events planning team, effectively communicating client requirements to our operational team who will then run the events on the day.

In return the role offers £32,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits including a sales incentive scheme, free meals on duty, an annual complimentary stay with dinner at a De Vere Hotel, plus additional stays for just £50 and a paid day off for your birthday, to name just a few!

Your skills and experience:

• You will have a strong proven track record in event planning / coordination experience.
• You are passionate about events and prepared to put your heart and soul into delivering memorable experiences for our guests.
• You forge strong working relationships and create genuine connections with colleagues and our valued guests through your excellent communication skills.
• You are confident using IT software - familiarity with Opera software would be beneficial but is not essential as training can be provided.
• Most of all, you will share our values such as being graciously warm, demonstrating a genuine approach, anticipating guest needs and ensuring every detail is considered.

Benefits:

• £32,000 per year plus a quarterly sales incentive scheme to boost your earnings.
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities.
• An extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• An annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
• £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, with a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days).
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season.
• Access to our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.