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Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders, where your potential
to grow, lead and inspire has no limits. It’s knowing that the world is yours —
that you can elevate your career across countless destinations, all while being
part of one warm, supportive, and passionate family.
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Senior Groups & Events Planning Manager
Department: Groups & Events
Location: ME London
Reports to: General / Hotel Manager
Package: Competitive salary + 10% annual performance-related
bonus + service charge
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What’s in it for you?
* Global
career opportunities across more than 350 hotels
* Hotel
discounts for you, your friends & family across the globe
* Enrolment
to the Company Bonus Scheme (10% of salary)
* Life
Assurance x3 Salary
* Generous
hotel service charge
* Health
cash plan & discounted dental & optical cover
* Company
pension scheme
* Loyalty
rewards & refer-a-friend bonus (£500)
* 29
days’ holiday including bank holidays
* Access
to Meliá’s global e-learning platform for personal & professional
development
* High-street
savings through Perks at Work
* Meals
on duty
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Mission
As Senior Groups & Events Planning Manager, you
will maximise hotel revenue through the seamless planning, coordination, and
delivery of all groups and events. You’ll ensure every detail — from
contracting to execution — elevates guest satisfaction while driving financial
performance. Leading and developing the Conference and Events Coordinators in
your team, you will champion operational excellence, strengthen client
relationships, and secure the hotel’s position as a top MICE destination.
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Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence
* Set
team objectives, review contracts, allocate events, and oversee planning
tasks.
* Ensure
timely completion of group summaries, BEOs, and structured pre-con
meetings.
* Monitor
event delivery, resolve incidents, implement improvements, and track
recurring issues.
* Prepare
key departmental projections with F&B and provide insights during
business reviews.
* Build
strong relationships with external suppliers and oversee site inspections
and visits.
* Represent
the hotel at social event and MICE trade shows to support business
generation.
* Participate
in the creation, monitoring, and adjustment of departmental budgets.
* Analyse
P&L, revenues, and expenses, identifying efficiencies and revenue
opportunities.
* Ensure
accurate billing, reporting, forecasting, and financial follow-up for
groups/events.
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What we’re looking for
* Strong
leadership, financial, operational, and communication skills
* Experience
in a similar luxury hotel environment
* High
attention to detail with a proactive, analytical and service-driven
mindset
* Excellent
planning ability and proven problem-solving skills
* Minimum
2 years’ experience in a management / leadership role
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Because belonging to the great Meliá family is being VIP
At Meliá, our people are the heart of everything we do.
Whether you’re stepping into leadership or building on your expertise, you’ll
be part of a culture defined by respect, collaboration, and passion. From our
newest talents to the most seasoned leaders, we are all Very Inspiring People —
and that includes you.
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Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We
celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible environment
for all. At Meliá, we believe our differences make us stronger and fuel
innovation. We are equally committed to sustainability, building a responsible
present and a better future.
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If you want to be a Very Inspiring Person, apply
now and start your journey with Meliá.
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