The Opportunity
Are you great with people? Highly collaborative? A problem solver with a keen eye for detail? This could be the perfect job opportunity for you!
What You'll Do:
As a Meeting and Events Coordinator, you'll be involved in all our social banqueting, weddings, Christmas, and seasonal special events inquiries.
1. Plan and Execute: Proactively schedule site visits and hotel show rounds (including virtual ones) to convert inquiries into bookings.
2. Understand Needs: Identify customer needs and provide tailored solutions to match our hotel products and services, ensuring maximum revenue from events and weddings.
3. Network and Coordinate: Develop and maintain an extensive network of local supplier contacts and internal stakeholders to facilitate seamless event coordination.
4. Create Proposals: Produce detailed and accurate proposals for local event bookings, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
5. Upsell Solutions: Proactively upsell solutions to enhance the event experience and maximise revenue
Benefits
6. Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
7. Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
8. Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
9. Eye care
10. Free legal & money advice
11. Counseling sessions
12. Hospital & death benefit plans
13. Cycle to work scheme
14. Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
15. Recipe ideas
16. Advice on keeping active and healthy living
17. Wellbeing podcasts and tv
18. Breathing exercises
19. 24/7 advice and support line
20. Team reward & recognition
21. Free meals on duty
22. Free parking
Ideal Candidate
23. Previous meeting & events experience within the hospitality sector, preferably within hotels but will consider other relevant experience
24. Great People management
25. Excellent communication skills
26. Sales experience
27. Excellent time management experience
28. Experinece with Opera Sales and Catering desired not essential.
Hotel
Discover the vibrant heart of London at the Holiday Inn London - Regent’s Park Hotel! Perfectly positioned just minutes from Great Portland Street and Regent’s Park Tube stations, our hotel offers seamless access to the city’s top attractions. Located near the A501 and only a 45-minute drive from Heathrow Airport, getting here is a breeze.
Step outside and find yourself immersed in the lush greenery of Regent’s Park or the bustling energy of Oxford Street’s shopping paradise, both within walking distance. Family fun awaits at nearby hotspots like Madame Tussauds, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, and London Zoo.
For culture enthusiasts, the British Museum, less than a mile away, invites you to uncover ancient treasures and explore global cultures. The British Library, with its diverse exhibitions, is also just a short stroll away.
The excitement doesn’t end there! Theater lovers can reach the dazzling West End in just a 15-minute walk, where world-class shows await. And don’t miss the vibrant bars and restaurants of Soho, perfect for a night out on the town.
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.