At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and plan amazing events while building strong client relationships.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading hotel brand with a focus on exceptional service.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts, gym membership, international travel, and bonus incentives.
- Other info: Flexible hours and clear career progression opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Be the behind-the-scenes hero making unforgettable events happen.
- Qualifications: 2 years of experience in meetings and events, plus great communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
Not everyone can build almost instant, strong, and trusting relationships, keeping every situation calm while navigating the constant changes and challenges that come with event planning. But if you can, you may be exactly who we are looking for.
If you have found yourself here, we would guess that you have a passion for relationship building and enjoy working behind the scenes to ensure every event runs seamlessly. Your role as a Meetings & Events Coordinator will see you:
- Client & Sales Focused: Handle enquiries, conduct show rounds, convert leads to bookings, build client relationships, meet sales targets and see every challenge through to a successful outcome.
- Event Planning & Logistics: Create detailed event plans, function sheets, timetables; menus, and client needs bespoke for every meeting or event.
- Coordination: Liaise with internal teams who will trust you to utilise initiatives and support each other in delivering outstanding events for our clients who want to come back over and over again.
- On-Site Support: Meet your clients when they are in house, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high service standards as a team.
- Administration: Manage event database (OPERA), post charges for your events, process invoices, handle payments, and update records.
Essential Skills:
- Organisation & Time Management: Juggling multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills for clients and teams.
- Customer Service: Problem-solving, professionalism, and a guest-focused approach.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring all event elements are perfect.
- Sales Acumen: Driving revenue and business growth.
- Software Proficiency: Familiarity with event management systems OPERA, Outlook and Microsoft Office.
- 2 years meeting and events sales office experience.
Your spirit animal will be a swan- graceful and calm above the water, while working tirelessly beneath the surface to execute projects flawlessly. If you have strong coordination experience across meetings, conferencing and events, you would be an excellent fit for our Meetings & Events Coordinator opportunity. You will not only embrace change-you will thrive on it-getting excited by the endless possibilities of bespoke events that are continually adapted to suit each client.
What's in it for me?
- Family and Friends discounts across IHG Hotels
- Complimentary Leisure Club / Gym membership
- International travel at employee rates across our brand family - globally, not just in the UK
- Free on-site parking
- Bonus incentives for achieving budgets
- Clear progression opportunities across the UK and internationally
- A flexible and supportive approach to working hours
Meeting & Events Coordinator in Shepperton employer: Holiday Inn London - Shepperton
Join our dynamic team as an Interim Maintenance Manager in Surrey, where we prioritise a guest-focused work culture and offer a supportive environment for professional growth. With a commitment to excellence, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring you can thrive in your role while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance. Experience the unique advantage of working in a vibrant hotel setting that values collaboration and innovation, making every day rewarding and impactful.
Contact Details:
Holiday Inn London - Shepperton Recruitment Team
