Sales and Events Executive – Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa
Hand Picked Hotels is a collection of 21 privately owned luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand‑picked for their individuality. Founded in 2001 by owner and chairman Julia Hands MBE, the group values family, individuality, community and care, ensuring a hand‑picked experience for every guest and employee.
We are currently recruiting for a Sales and Events Executive at Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa, a renowned country house spa hotel in Kent, nestled within 12 acres of parkland and gardens.
Responsibilities
* Deal with events enquiries and convert them to sales, ensuring a high level of service and attention to detail.
* Recommend solutions that meet client needs and budgets, for weddings, private dinners, or large celebrations.
* Plan and coordinate events, delivering memorable experiences with a bespoke approach.
* Maintain a safe, healthy and secure workplace, following all protocols and working with the team to meet departmental goals.
* Build positive relationships with clients and colleagues, providing confidence in your knowledge and event‑organising abilities.
* Enjoy being part of the Hand Picked team, contributing to a fun and inspiring environment.
About You
* Previous experience in an events coordination role, ideally in a 4/5‑star luxury hotel environment.
* Passion for weddings, events and conferences, with knowledge of current market trends.
* Self‑reliant and able to act on your own initiative.
* Working knowledge of Opera preferred.
* Highly organised, systematic and methodical approach to work.
* Excellent rapport‑building skills and a genuine, approachable manner.
* Professional, friendly and able to anticipate guest needs, creating memorable experiences.
Benefits
* A competitive salary package of £31,865.60 per year, plus a share of service charge.
* Full‑time role, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis.
* Company pension scheme with generous employer contribution.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Company sickness scheme benefit.
* 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service.
* Forward career progression with access to in‑house and external training, including level 7 apprenticeships.
* Discounted staff stays and food & drink across Hand Picked Hotels.
* Annual loyalty awards such as afternoon teas and overnight stays.
* Online retail discount platform and health‑wellness platform.
* Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and celebrate diversity and inclusion.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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