Meeting & Events Executive (Not Specified) in Kensington

We are looking for a highly organised, 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.

Benefits:

• Hotel discounts across all IHG 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 Well-being
• 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
• Free meals while on shift
• 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, detail-oriented, and trustworthy.

The core skills and experience required to succeed:

• Previous experience in event coordination, sales, or hospitality is preferred.
• Strong organisational 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 before commencing employment.

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