Senior Meeting & Events Executive - Planning

De Vere; Old Windsor; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent events venue in Old Windsor is seeking a Senior Meeting & Events Executive to coordinate events and ensure a seamless experience for clients. Responsibilities include managing bookings and communicating requirements effectively. Ideal candidates are passionate about events, possess strong communication skills, and have prior experience in an events sales office. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus incentive scheme

Free meals on duty

Complimentary gym access

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary stay with dinner

Discounts on overnight stays

28 days holiday increasing to 33

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in events sales office at a residential venue.
• Ability to create genuine connections with colleagues and guests.
• Desire to deliver memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all bookings and showcase the venue through showrounds.
• Communicate client requirements to the operational team effectively.
• Plan every detail of the client's event.

Skills

Events coordination

Communication skills

IT software proficiency

Relationship building

Passion for events

Tools

Opera software

Job description

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!

Responsibilities

As a Senior Meeting & Events Executive in the Planning team you will coordinate 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.

Skills & Qualifications

• 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

• Competitive salary plus 10% Incentive Scheme (paid quarterly)
• 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.

About De Vere Beaumont Estate

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

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.