Social Events Executive - Maternity Cover

FOUR SEASONS; Hook; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & career development

Free staff meals

Shuttle bus service

Uniform dry cleaning

Employee parties

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is seeking an Events Executive (Maternity Cover) to coordinate intimate to large-scale weddings and corporate events, ensuring flawless execution and premier guest experiences. You will lead client communications and collaborate with Sales, Catering and Operations to deliver unforgettable events.

The role requires strong interpersonal, organisational and multitasking skills, with a proactive mindset and a passion for luxury hospitality.

Qualifications

• Polished, professional approach required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Sell social catering and event opportunities to clients.
• Be the main point of contact for event clients and oversee all details.
• Coordinate with Sales, Catering and operations for seamless delivery.
• Conduct property tours for prospective clients and wedding couples.
• Create tailored event proposals and bespoke experiences.
• Maintain accurate client records and contracts in hotel systems.

Skills

Polished professional

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Multitasking

Proactive mindset

Relationship building

Client coordination

Luxury hospitality

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Set in a restored 18th-century manor in the English countryside, just 40 minutes away from London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a humble, comfortable and welcoming home away from home. With 500 acres of bucolic landscape, our hotel grounds allow you to enjoy an unrivalled sense of escape with unlimited access to nature, wildlife and unique outdoor experiences. Whether you're visiting with your loved one, family or pets, our facilities welcome you with seasonal food and drink options, spa treatments, pop-ups and event spaces with sustainable innovations throughout.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Events Executive (Maternity Cover) to join our team at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire on a fixed-term contract commencing in October 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional to play a key role in delivering exceptional events and memorable guest experiences. From intimate family celebrations to large-scale weddings and corporate gatherings, you will be responsible for coordinating every detail and ensuring flawless execution. Working closely with clients and internal departments, you will help bring our guests' visions to life while maintaining the exceptional service standards synonymous with Four Seasons.

What you will do

• Proactively and reactively sell social catering and event opportunities.
• Act as the main point of contact for event clients, overseeing all event details including accommodation, catering, audiovisual requirements and off-site recommendations.
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Catering and operational departments to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Conduct property tours for prospective clients, wedding couples and event planners.
• Create tailored event proposals, menu recommendations and bespoke event experiences.
• Maintain accurate client records, contracts and follow-up activities within hotel systems.
• Ensure hotel policies, procedures and contractual agreements are upheld at all times.
• Support guest and team safety through compliance with all fire, health and safety regulations.
• Attend event handovers and work closely with operational teams to ensure successful execution of all events.

What you bring

• A polished, professional approach and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, events and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong communication, organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong attention to detail.
• The ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues and external partners.
• Previous experience within events, catering sales or luxury hospitality is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of hotel operations and event coordination systems would be advantageous.

What we offer:

• Excellent Training & Career Development opportunities.
• Free meals in the staff restaurant while on duty including fruits, coffee/tea available throughout the day.
• Shuttle bus service from the hotel between Fleet & Church Crookham.
• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.
• Free uniform dry cleaning available.
• Annual themed employee party and many social, charitable & sporting events throughout the year.
• Access to Wagestream salary advance benefit.
• Employee recognition programmes.