Senior Corporate Planning Executive

De Vere Ltd.; Old Windsor; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Leisure Club facilities

Birthday day off

£50 colleague rates

Annual 2-night stay with dinner

25–33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor is seeking a Senior Corporate Planning Executive to coordinate bookings for conferences and events, working closely with clients to understand requirements and plan every detail from show rounds to function sheets.

You will liaise with the Meetings & Events team to transfer client needs to operations, manage rooming lists, billing and final requirements, and ensure flawless delivery of each event; a background in residential venues and strong IT skills,

Qualifications

• Experience in Meetings & Events, conference or event planning in a residential venue.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines.
• Strong communication and client-relations capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bookings coming through to the Sales Office and understand client requirements.
• Conduct showrounds and client communications; produce detailed function sheets and coordinate rooming lists, billing and final requirements.
• Work closely with the Meetings & Events team to relay client needs to operations for event delivery.

Skills

Meetings & Events

Highly organized

Attention to detail

IT software familiarity

Tools

Opera

Job description

De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings.

Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading.

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 Corporate Planning Executive

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

Join us at De Vere Beaumont Estate in old Windsor as a Senior Corporate Planning Executive and play a key role in bringing meetings and events to life!

As a Senior Corporate Planning Executive, you will coordinate bookings coming through to the Sales Office, working closely with our clients to understand their requirements and plan every detail of their event. From showrounds and client communication through to producing detailed function sheets and coordinating rooming lists, billing and final requirements, you’ll make sure everything is in place for a successful event. Working closely with our Meetings & Events team, you’ll build strong relationships with clients and communicate their requirements clearly to our operational teams who will deliver the event on the day.

In return, the role offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits including a sales incentive scheme, free meals, 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 previous experience within a Meetings & Events, conference or event planning environment, ideally within a residential venue.
• You are passionate about events and take pride in making sure every detail is considered and every client receives an exceptional experience.
• You are highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple events, deadlines and client requirements at once.
• 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.

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Senior Corporate Planning Executive.

• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to 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
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by 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
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.