Meeting & Events Executive in Leeds

Located in the heart of Leeds, The Queens Hotel is a place like no other. Marrying authentic art deco glamour with on‑trend fittings and furnishings, this newly refurbished city‑centre retreat offers style and comfort in equal measure. We are looking for a highly organized, detail‑oriented, and customer‑focused Meeting and Events Executive to drive event sales and ensure seamless coordination of meetings and special occasions. In this role, you will work closely with clients, manage event logistics, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional experiences.

What we offer:

• £26,436.80 per annum
• Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels – colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F&B
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearly to 33 days
• Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards portal
• Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Use of Wagestream Financial Wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
• Yearly complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover after one year of service
• A growing team with great training, progression, and promotion opportunities
• Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member starts at £250 per successful hire
• Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5, 10 and 20‑year rewards and more!

We take pride in hosting outstanding meetings and events, from corporate conferences to private celebrations. As a Meeting and Events Executive, you will play a key role in managing event inquiries, coordinating logistics, and ensuring high service standards throughout the planning and execution process. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Handling client inquiries, providing detailed information, and guiding them through the event planning process.
• Preparing proposals, contracts, and event function sheets, ensuring all details are accurately recorded.
• Coordinating all event logistics, including room layouts, catering requirements, and audiovisual needs.
• Working closely with sales, operations, and food & beverage teams to ensure all event specifications are met.
• Conducting site visits and planning meetings with prospective clients to showcase event spaces and services.
• Assisting with event‑related administration, including invoicing, deposits, and post‑event feedback collection.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for increasing event sales.
• Handling last‑minute changes and ensuring client expectations are met with professionalism and efficiency.

The ideal person for this role will be enthusiastic about change, focused on details, and trusting. The core skills and experience required to succeed:

• Previous experience in event coordination, sales, or hospitality is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong administrative and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software is desirable.
• A proactive and guest‑focused approach with a passion for delivering exceptional events.

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.

At Axiom Hospitality, we thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a fast‑growing hospitality company with global aspirations. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We, therefore, encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

At Axiom Hospitality, we are making efforts to reduce our carbon, energy, water and waste footprint. We strive to be ethical in all we do and want to be a thriving, sustainable and responsible business for our people, our communities and our planet. Our hotels strive to be active members of their local communities by giving back where they can. Supporting local charities is important to our teams, from volunteering at soup kitchens to collecting donations and fundraising. Our hotels aim to leave a positive impact on their neighbourhoods.