The Opportunity
Are you great with people? are you a highly collaborative individual? Are you a problem solver with a keen eye for detail? This could be a great job opportunity for you.
As one of the Meeting and Events Coordinator (SEC for short), will be involved with all our Social Banqueting, Christmas, and Seasonal Special Events inquiries.
You will be proactively diarising site visits and hotel show rounds (including virtual as necessary) to deliver inquiry conversion. Identifying customer needs and providing solutions to match hotel products and services available ensuring that all events and weddings produce maximum revenue.
The key to this role will be to develop and maintain an extensive network of local supplier contacts and internal stakeholders to facilitate seamless event coordination plus produce detailed and accurate proposals for local event bookings, ensure consistently written confirmations of all discussions, and proactively upsell solutions.
Benefits
- 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
- Hospital & death benefit plans
- 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
Ideal Candidate
- Must have 1+ years team hotel/venue special event planning or related work experience.
- Evidenced sales successes.
- Strong Organisation and Meeting and Events Planning skills and the ability to prioritise appropriately.
- Strong initiative and customer service orientation.
- Exemplary presentation and communication skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Demonstrate brand ambassador experience.
- Ability to multi-task, remain calm and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in Opera and Sales catering is desired but not essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take initiative when the need arises.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications.
About Hotel
Discover the vibrant heart of London at the Holiday Inn London - Regent’s Park Hotel! Perfectly positioned just minutes from Great Portland Street and Regent’s Park Tube stations, our hotel offers seamless access to the city’s top attractions. Located near the A501 and only a 45-minute drive from Heathrow Airport, getting here is a breeze.
Step outside and find yourself immersed in the lush greenery of Regent’s Park or the bustling energy of Oxford Street’s shopping paradise, both within walking distance. Family fun awaits at nearby hotspots like Madame Tussauds, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, and London Zoo.
For culture enthusiasts, the British Museum, less than a mile away, invites you to uncover ancient treasures and explore global cultures. The British Library, with its diverse exhibitions, is also just a short stroll away.
The excitement doesn’t end there! Theater lovers can reach the dazzling West End in just a 15-minute walk, where world-class shows await. And don’t miss the vibrant bars and restaurants of Soho, perfect for a night out on the town.
About LGH
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
