Meetings and Events Planning Team Manager

Salary
£45,000
plus service chargeHoliday 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.But theres more...Free meals on duty.Uniform offered and dry cleaned.Discounted employee friends and family rates at Arora Hotels.Food and beverage discounts.Christmas gifts and employee partiesIntroduce a friend schemeCycle 2 work scheme.UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.Taste card.Life assurance scheme.Wage stream.Employee assistance programme.Arora star employee recognition.Long service recognition award.About us...Fairmont Windsor Park is a beautiful,
heartfelt
retreat surrounded by
40 acres
of English
countryside
that blends i
conic
heritage
with modern elegance
.
Our five-star
hotel
inc
l
ude
s
251 luxurious bedrooms and suites
accompanied by 7 restaurants and bars offering a
n
unriva
lled
dining
experience
.
T
he spa and wel
l
ness facilities are inspired by nature and the the hotel has
state of the art
conference facilities.A bit about what you will do...The Planning Team Manager is an essential management role, responsible for managing the planning team and overseeing the coordination of all contracted meetings and events. The Planning Team Manager will ensure events are planned to the highest standard, aligning with both commercial and operational goals. The role involves leading and developing the team, maintaining strong client relationships, and supporting both the Sales Team Manager and Director of Sales and Events in delivering exceptional service and results.Take ownership of delivering exceptional planning/experience for VIP clients and lead the execution of flagship eventsManage all bookings handed over from the enquiries team with courtesy and efficiencyCollaborate with clients and operational teams to record all booking details, producing detailed event orders/function sheetsLead and participate in pre-event meetings with clients and hotel teams.Oversee and delegate daily team tasks (e.g. distribution of function sheets and operations packsUnderstand and communicate departmental revenue targets and KPIs, actively contributing to hotel goals.Conduct monthly team meetings, job chats, and annual reviewsMaintain close contact with all prospective clients, accurately recording their requirements
More about you...
Very strong communication skills and an excellent standard of written and spoken English.Ability to take initiative and deal with unexpected situations and last-minute changes.Strong attention to detail.A smart and professional appearance.Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.Experience in a similar role within a 5-star hotel is a significant advantage.Grow with us
...
We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities.
B
eing part of
the A
rora group
there are
exciting
opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.
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