Events Planning Co-ordinator in Westminster

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is our iconic events venue in London, solely set up to run and host incredible meetings and events. We host movie premier after parties, high profile fashion, music and charity events, exciting exhibitions and conferences, large weddings and corporate meetings. Our impressive event space and extensive meeting facilities mean this property is always buzzing and an incredibly fun place to work.

Your commute: Grand Connaught Rooms is just 5 minutes from Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations and 30 minutes' walk from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston train stations, we're well-connected for all major London transport links.

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.

As an Events Planning Co-ordinator, you will work as part of our busy events planning team onsite in the offices at the property. This is a 40 hour per week position, Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. Picking up contracted bookings from our enquiries team, you will work with our clients to plan every detail of their event ensuring that their requirements are then later handed over to our operational team who will run the event on the day. This role offers an opportunity to help plan a wide range of high value events from meetings and conferences to galas, awards nights and fashion shows!

In return, the role offers £30,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits including an excellent sales incentive scheme, free meals, an annual complimentary stay with dinner at a De Vere Hotel of your choice, plus additional stays for just £50, 50% discounts and a paid day off for your birthday, to name just a few!

Your skills and experience:

• You will ideally have some previous event planning / co-ordination experience or a relevant events qualification.
• You are passionate about events and prepared to put your heart and soul into 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 Events Planning Co-ordinator:

• £30,000 per annum plus bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance.
• 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 and 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.