Assistant Meetings And Events Manager

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £30,000 per year plus service charge and great benefits

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional event experiences and creating memorable moments for guests? The Bristol hotel is seeking a dynamic and motivated Assistant Meetings & Events Manager to join our team. As an Assistant Meetings & Events Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the coordination and execution of conferences, weddings, banquets, and special events at the Bristol hotel. You will work closely with the Meetings & Events Operations Manager to ensure that every event runs seamlessly, from initial planning to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing all aspects of meetings and events, including planning, logistics, and post-event follow-up
• Liaise with clients to understand their needs, offering professional advice and tailored solutions on the day of their events
• Coordinate with internal departments (F&B, AV, Housekeeping, Front Office) to deliver flawless events
• Oversee event setups and maintain brand standards throughout execution
• Handle guest inquiries and resolve any issues promptly to ensure complete satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in events management or hospitality operations (preferably in a hotel environment)
• Strong organisational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to multitask
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for guest and team interactions
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of event systems and hotel booking software is an advantage.

The Perks of working for The Bristol Hotel:

• Tronc on top of your salary
• Free meals on duty
• Free car park
• 28 days of holidays (including public holidays)
• 50% discount when dining with The Doyle Collection
• Discounted rates when staying in our hotels
• Training dedicated to personal development
• Google reviews Incentives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts in selected stores and online shops
• Company pension

The Bristol enjoys an unbeatable waterfront location in the heart of one of the UK's most exciting cities. Blending a modernist façade with an interior where warm contemporary design pervades, The Bristol is all at once a wonderful leisure and business destination with its lively harbourside position offering lively local ambience. Our team care about sustainability and wellbeing and put these into practice with our values and the way we work.

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness. We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained its listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.