At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate special events, from weddings to seasonal celebrations, ensuring memorable experiences.
- Company: Exciting hotel reopening in 2026, focused on collaboration and exceptional hospitality.
- Benefits: Employee discounts, wellbeing support, free meals, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and create unforgettable moments for clients and guests.
- Qualifications: Strong people skills, attention to detail, and a passion for event planning.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4J4 is set to make an exciting return in September 2026.
Following an extensive transformation, the hotel will reopen as a vibrant, contemporary destination for business travellers, holidaymakers, airline crews, conferences, and local guests alike
The Opportunity
Are you great with people? Naturally collaborative? A problem‑solver with a sharp eye for detail? Then this could be a brilliant opportunity for you.
As one of our Special Events Coordinators (SEC), you’ll play a key role in bringing our most memorable moments to life.
From social banqueting and weddings to Christmas celebrations and seasonal special events, you’ll be involved from the very first enquiry through to confirmed booking — creating confidence, excitement and clarity for every client.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building connections, understanding what people really want from their event, and matching those needs with creative, well‑thought‑out solutions that deliver both exceptional experiences and strong commercial results.
- What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Managing enquiries for social events, weddings, Christmas functions and seasonal special events
- Proactively arranging site visits and hotel show‑rounds, both in‑person and virtual, to drive conversion
- Understanding customer needs and tailoring solutions using the hotel’s products and services
- Producing clear, detailed and accurate proposals for local event and wedding bookings
- Ensuring all discussions and agreements are consistently confirmed in writing
- Proactively upselling creative and value‑adding solutions to maximise revenue
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal departments to ensure seamless delivery
- Building an extensive network of trusted local suppliers to support flawless event coordination
- Acting as a calm, organised and reliable point of contact throughout the booking journey
- Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
- Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
- Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
- Eye care
- Free legal & money advice
- Counseling sessions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
- Recipe ideas
- Advice on keeping active and healthy living
- Wellbeing podcasts and tv
- Breathing exercises
- 24/7 advice and support line
- Team reward & recognition
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
- Who This Role Is For
This role is ideal for someone who
- Loves working with people and building positive, trusting relationships
- Is naturally organised and enjoys turning complexity into clear, confident plans
- Takes pride in attention to detail and getting things right first time
- Enjoys problem‑solving and thinking creatively to meet individual client needs
- Feels motivated by targets, conversion and revenue — without losing the personal touch
- Thrives in a collaborative environment, working closely with multiple stakeholders
- Gains real satisfaction from helping people create meaningful celebrations and events
If you’re someone who enjoys making things happen, cares about delivering memorable experiences and wants a role full of variety, connection and purpose, this could be the perfect next step.
Hotel
Perfectly positioned moments from Heathrow Airport and with excellent links into Central London, Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4J4 is set to make an exciting return in September 2026.
Following an extensive transformation, the hotel will reopen as a vibrant, contemporary destination for business travellers, holidaymakers, airline crews, conferences, and local guests alike.
With stylish guest rooms, versatile meeting and event spaces, welcoming food and beverage venues, and the trusted Holiday Inn brand behind it, the hotel is poised to become one of Heathrow’s leading hospitality destinations.
More than just a hotel, this is a relaunch with ambition—creating memorable guest experiences while building a team culture centred on collaboration, development, and pride in delivering exceptional hospitality.
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry?
Look no further than LGH Hotels Management!
With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality.
Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.
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Special Events Coordinator employer: LGH Hotels Management Limited
LGH Hotels Management Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where team members are valued and encouraged to grow. Located at the Carlisle Station Hotel, employees benefit from discounts across our hotel portfolio, wellbeing support, and free meals on duty, making it a rewarding place to work for those seeking meaningful employment in the hospitality industry.
Contact Details:
LGH Hotels Management Limited Recruitment Team
