Meeting & Events Planning Executive

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.

Are you looking for the next step in your hospitality career? Where better to enjoy a career in event planning than at one of the largest Hotel event venues in the UK – De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor. Join our team as a Meeting & Events Planning Executive where you will work as part of the planning team helping to organise every detail for our clients' meetings and conferences. This role involves lots of liaison with our clients by email and telephone as well as some in-person show rounds and meetings.

In return, the role offers a competitive salary, sales bonus incentive worth 10% of your salary (paid out quarterly), 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:

• This role would really suit someone with some previous event planning experience, hospitality experience on reception or in an operational events team looking to move into an office environment with daytime hours, however we are open to applicants who have worked in other office environments who are keen to pursue a career in the events industry.
• You are confident and able to forge strong working relationships and create genuine connections with colleagues and 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 Meeting & Events Planning Executive:

• Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance.
• 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.