Senior Meeting & Events Executive - Planning

De Vere Beaumont Estate; Old Windsor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Senior Meeting & Events Executive at a prestigious venue in Old Windsor. This pivotal role involves coordinating events and ensuring guest experiences are memorable. Applicants should possess a passion for events, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships. Exceptional benefits and career opportunities await!

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Complimentary Leisure Club access

Extra day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary stay with dinner

£50 colleague rates for overnight stays

Increased holiday up to 33 days

Career progression opportunities

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Instant access to pay via Wagestream

Monthly colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an events sales office at a residential venue.
• Prepared to deliver memorable experiences for guests.
• Confidence in using IT software; Opera familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all bookings through the Sales Office.
• Showcase the venue through showrounds.
• Communicate client requirements to the operational team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passionate about events

Ability to forge relationships

Tools

Opera software

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Senior Meeting & Events Executive - Planning, Old Windsor

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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 Meeting & Events Executive - Planning

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

Join us at De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor in this pivotal role that brings meetings & events to life!

As a Senior Meeting & Events Executive in the Planning team you willcoordinate all bookings coming through to the Sales Office , 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 a competitive salaryplus 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 an events sales office at a residential venue.
• You are passionate about events and prepared to put your heart and soul in to 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

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 Meetings & Events Executive - Planning

• 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.