JOB TITLE – Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager DEPARTMENT – Conference and Events CONTRACT TYPE – Permanent RATE OF PAY – Competitive annual salary, plus excellent Company benefits HOURS – 40 hours per week, over 5 days LOCATION – Newport, NP18 1HQ ID – Req4256 OVERVIEW - Join the ‘Greatest Story in Hospitality’ by becoming one of our Conference and Events ‘Hospitality Heroes’ as an Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager, based at the Celtic Manor Resort - just one of the fantastic opportunities we offer from ‘Manor to Marina’. OUR IDEAL HERO WILL HAVE - * A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in high-end conferences and events * Excellent leadership skills * A genuine passion for exceeding guest expectations * Proven experience of managing high-profile events * Demonstrable conflict resolution and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments IMPLEMENTING OUR ‘YES, WE CAN’ PHILOSOPHY, YOU WILL - * Supervise the day-to-day operation of the Banquet & Conference set up and service * Inspect the pre-set scheduled function areas/rooms for cleanliness, working condition * Ensure all team members are groomed and attired to the required standard * Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities * Ensure that functions are set up, refreshed and broken down in compliance with scheduled times and departmental procedures BE RECOGNISED AND REWARDED - As one of our ‘Hospitality Heroes’ you will receive a host of Company benefits such as - * Access to career development training from day one * Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays * Discounted leisure membership * Free GP virtual appointment service * 24/7 wellbeing helpline * NEST pension scheme * Social Club * Staff appreciation events * Monthly and end-of-year awards GROW WITH US - As a Celtic Collection employee, you will be able to say – * I am equipped, trained, and supported to do THE BEST JOB I CAN * I am PROUD to be part of The Celtic Collection and would RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS * I work in an INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVE and CONSTRUCTIVE environment * I am encouraged to LEARN, GROW and DEVELOP and to try new things in my role * I am THANKED and RECOGNISED for the work I do, and my VIEWS and IDEAS ARE VALUED * I am CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT OUR AMBITION, and I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY RECRUITMENT INFO - In the event we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this campaign early. In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act of 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. The Celtic Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes interest from applicants of all ages.