Conference & Events Co-ordinator
The Montague on the Gardens Hotel
Conference & Events Co-ordinator
The Montague on the Gardens Hotel
Full Time
1
Year
Experience
£25397 / Year
Full Time
1
Year
Experience
£25397 / Year
Skills
Good Level of English
Description
Conference & Events Coordinator***Luxury Hotel in London***
Incredible Benefits
We are seeking a motivated Conference & Events Coordinator to join our exceptional team at The Montague on the Gardens, a prestigious luxury hotel located in the heart of London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with prior experience in a similar role, outstanding communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. This position will report directly to the Conference & Banqueting Executive.
Location: The Montague on the Gardens, London
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days off)
Salary: £25,397 + Service charge
Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.
We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.
The Montague on the Gardens Hotel part of the Red Carnation Hotels, is a four star deluxe hotel located in the heart of London’s elegant Bloomsbury. This Georgian townhouse features 100 individually designed bedrooms and suites, a Leopard Bar, the Blue Door Bistro restaurant, a wood deck terrace and several function rooms. It is famous for al-fresco dining, including an alpine themed Ski Lodge in the winter and a Hawaiian Beach Bar in the summer.
Key responsibilities of the Conference & Events Coordinator:
- Event Coordination: Oversee the smooth running of the Conference and Events (C&E) department, ensuring all events are executed seamlessly while maximizing revenue opportunities.
- Client Communication: Respond promptly to daily inquiries via phone and email, conduct site visits, and create customized event proposals.
- Internal Coordination: Process function sheets and ensure effective communication with all key departments to guarantee the success of each event.
- Negotiation & Proposal Development: Negotiate rates, manage bookings, and put together tailored proposals that align with client needs and expectations.
- Administrative Support: Handle invoicing, equipment orders, and other administrative tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the department.
What are we looking for?
- Strong Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate effectively and deliver results that benefit both clients and the hotel.
- Organised & Proactive: A self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to plan and execute events successfully.
- Sales Process Understanding: A solid grasp of the sales process in hospitality and event management.
- Relationship Management: A proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external clients.
- Professional Communication: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to maintain a professional demeaner in all interactions.
What’s in it for you?
- Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
- Excellent service charge added to your salary every month.
- Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
- Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
- Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
- 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
- Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
- Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
- Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
- Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
- Social and team building events per hotel.
- Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
- Free meals on duty.
- Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.