Social & Events Executive

Kew Green Hotels; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel management company in the UK is seeking a Social & Events Executive for voco St. John’s Solihull. The ideal candidate will plan and coordinate various events while enhancing brand presence through creative social media strategies. Key qualifications include event management experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. This role offers generous employee discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on hotel stays

Free use of gyms and leisure facilities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience ideally within a hotel environment.
• Proven success in executing social or corporate events.
• Attention to detail and creative flair in communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate social and private events.
• Manage client communications from enquiry to follow-up.
• Collaborate with teams to maximize revenue.

Skills

Experience in marketing or hospitality

Event planning and execution

Social media management

Excellent communication

Commercial awareness

Proactive and adaptable

Job description

The role

We’re looking for a creative and commercially minded Social & Events Executive to join our team at voco St. John’s Solihull, a vibrant hotel known for exceptional hospitality and unforgettable events.

Reporting to the Sales Office Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving social event sales, building our brand presence across digital channels and delivering exceptional experiences for every guest and occasion.

What you’ll do

• Plan and coordinate all social and private events, from weddings and banquets to association dinners and celebrations.
• Manage all client communications, from initial enquiry through to post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with the Sales, Revenue, and Marketing teams to identify opportunities and maximise revenue potential.
• Develop and execute social media and digital marketing strategies that enhance brand awareness, engagement and conversion.
• Produce creative, on-brand content for social platforms ensuring consistency and innovation across all channels.
• Analyse campaign performance, track conversion rates, and report on engagement and ROI to continuously improve results.
• Act as a brand ambassador for voco St John’s Solihull, promoting the hotel as the premier venue for events and private dining in the region.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a marketing, events or hospitality role, ideally within a hotel environment.
• Proven success in planning, marketing, and executing social or corporate events.
• Confidence managing social media channels and content creation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with an eye for detail and creative flair.
• Commercial awareness - understanding how to drive revenue and support hotel performance goals.
• A proactive, adaptable and people-focused approach.
• Professional, polished, and enthusiastic - a natural ambassador for the voco brand!

What’s in it for you

• Discounts on hotel stays across the Kew Green and IHG portfolio
• Huge discounts across a variety of major retailers, restaurants, and days out.
• Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
• 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.
• Career development opportunities through Kew Green and IHG training programmes

Next steps

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to the hotel for an in-person interview.

We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we’ve found the right person.

At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail] - we’re here to support you.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels that make us proud.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.