Events & Conference Co-ordinator in East Horsley

De Vere Horsley Estate has 175 bedrooms, 51 meeting and event spaces, a restaurant, 3 bars, gym and swimming pool. It offers a charming lakeside mansion house, Horsley Towers and the equally impressive Horsley place all set within 75 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland. Our team at Horsley Estate hold regular colleague events and activities including the annual family summer BBQ party. 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.
Role Overview
As an Events & Conference Co‑ordinator you will convert enquiries into bookings, showcase our venue through showrounds and help clients plan every detail of their event. You will work as part of our busy events planning team, effectively communicating client requirements to our operational team who will then run the events on the day.
Qualifications
Previous event planning or coordination experience or a relevant qualification.
Passionate about events and committed to delivering memorable experiences for guests.
Strong interpersonal skills, forging genuine relationships with colleagues and guests.
Confidence using IT software; familiarity with Opera software is beneficial but not essential.
Alignment with our values of warmth, genuine approach, anticipation of guest needs and meticulous attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Convert enquiries into bookings and showcase the venue to potential clients.
Prepare and present showrounds to illustrate event possibilities.
Assist clients in planning every detail of their event.
Communicate client requirements clearly to the operational team to ensure flawless event execution.
Maintain accurate records of event bookings, client preferences and post‑event reviews.
Benefits
£27,810 per year.
Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities.
Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities, saving on gym memberships.
Paid day off for your birthday plus a £20 shopping voucher.
Annual complimentary 2‑night stay with dinner at a De Vere property, plus additional rewards for long service milestones.
£50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties and a 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
28 days holiday per year (increasing annually up to 33 days).
Access to the Exclusively Yours Benefits portal for discounts on retail, travel and leisure.
Career progression opportunities, including apprenticeship programmes and study support.
Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support.
Wagestream financial wellbeing platform for instant pay access.
Monthly colleague recognition programme \’You Are De Vere\’ and an annual colleague recognition event.
Team appreciation events, including Christmas and Summer parties.
Company Life Assurance scheme for financial security.
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