Senior Conferencing

2 weeks ago

Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Lucknam Park Hotel Full time

Senior Conferencing & Events Executive


We have a fantastic opportunity for a full time
Senior Conferencing &
Events Executive to join our award winning team at Lucknam Park.


Main responsibilities:

  • Taking bookings and ensuring that all guests receive an excellent level of service.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate clients/suppliers etc.
  • Giving prospective weddings and events client tours of the hotel, explaining all possible options for the event.
  • Acting as host/hostess for major events.
  • Effectively communicate and work alongside the operational teams to ensure smooth running all of events.

Experience and skills required to fulfil the role:

  • Previous experience organising events will be advantageous
  • Positive, friendly and professional attitude
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Excellent guest service skills
  • Fluent in English verbal and written
  • Proficient in computer software such as Excel and Word as well as specific reservation, event software to produce functions sheets and event invoices.
  • Experience dealing with difficult situations and complaints

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LUCKNAM PARK HOTEL & SPA:

  • Part of the team at one of the most award-winning UK country house hotels
  • Free staff lunch when on duty
  • Free car parking
  • Smart Uniform provided for operational staff
  • Share of discretionary service charge after qualifying period
  • Free use of swimming pool and gym facilities in the Spa, tennis courts and football pitch
  • Discount on food in Brasserie lunch & dinner
  • Discount on Spa treatments & products
  • Discount on Equestrian Centre sessions
  • Preferential room rates at Lucknam Park and some Relais & Chateaux and Pride of Britain hotels
  • Complimentary room nights at Lucknam Park after one years' employment
  • Recommend a friend bonus scheme
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions
  • Enhanced annual holiday allowance
  • On the job training, development and promotional possibilities


We are offering a competitive salary for a full time role, working 40 hours over 5 days per week, which could include weekends, evenings and Bank/Public Holidays as needed to fulfil business needs.

Service charge will be paid after completing one full months' service.


Please be aware Lucknam Park is located in beautiful countryside which is difficult to reach via public transport, therefore your own transport would be advisable to enable you to fulfil the shifts required for this role.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Onsite parking

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips

Experience:

  • Events management: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Chippenham SN14 8AZ (required)

Work Location:
In person

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