At Whittlebury Park, we are seeking an experienced Event Planner eager to elevate their career by joining our dynamic and vibrant team in managing a variety of client events.
Nestled in hundreds of acres of ancient parkland, Whittlebury offers a 254-bedroom, four-star hotel, conference and training centre, and award-winning facilities including a 3 AA Rosette restaurant, luxurious spa, and a 36-hole championship golf course.
Salary: £23961.60 based on 40 hours per week
What will you do?
As an Event planner, you will:
- Once bookings are confirmed by the enquiry specialist team, send a contract and start building a relationship with the client, initiating the event planning process.
- Liaise with external providers on behalf of the client in relation to outdoor activities, entertainment, transport, and other auxiliary services required.
- Work with clients to optimise upsell opportunities and provide knowledge and experience to ensure the events meet specific requirements
- Create accurate event sheets for clients and updating as required, ensuring all final details and rooming lists are received by the required date.
- Respond to all account enquiries in a prompt, efficient, and friendly manner, while adhering to company policies on contracts, terms and conditions, yield management, and payments. Carrying out follow up calls for feedback as required.
- Meet with customers for site inspections and final detail discussions and carry out follow-up calls for feedback as required.
As the ideal candidate for this role, you will possess strong time management and organisational skills, with proven experience in hospitality, including restaurant and hotel settings. Your excellent communication skills will ensure effective guest services and the ability to upsell services and products. You will have experience in event coordination and a background in providing exceptional guest experiences.
This list of duties cannot be exhaustive due to the requirements of the hotel industry. Therefore, you may be required from time to time to carry out reasonable tasks as management requests.
If you've got what it takes to be part of a busy, professional, and high-performing team, then we would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
At Whittlebury Park, we believe in rewarding our dedicated staff with a fantastic range of benefits. When you join our team, you can look forward to:
- Free Golf & Leisure Membership: Enjoy complimentary access to our Leisure Club if you work a minimum of 40 hours each month, and a complimentary Golf membership if you work a minimum of 60 hours each month.
- Free Staff Meals: Savour a delicious meal whilst on duty, on us!
- Healthcare Cashback: Get cashback on essential healthcare expenses (contracted hours staff only).
- Employee Awards: Be recognised and rewarded for your hard work and dedication, whether it’s through our Employee of the Month scheme or Welcome to Work days.
- Exclusive Discounts:
- Food & Beverage: Up to 50% off on food and drink, including our delicious Sunday carvery.
- Spa Products and Treatments: Pamper yourself with discounted spa products and treatments, and exclusive staff offers.
- Hotel Stays: Enjoy discounted rates on luxurious stays.
Whether we are welcoming corporate working groups, hosting family celebrations and wedding parties, or providing respite to those hoping to escape the pressures of life and simply relax, our mission is always to make someone’s day.
Join us at Whittlebury Park and take advantage of these amazing benefits while working in a beautiful, award-winning environment!
To apply Email: recruitment@whittlebury.com Or complete the application form below