Senior Event Manager

Kimpton Fitzroy London are looking for a Senior Events Manager to join their luxury hotel in Central London!

Kimpton Fitzroy London is all about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience whilst building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues – we call it the Stay Human project. What more you ask? We have been named ‘The plushest pet-friendly hotel’, because our heartfelt connection does not end with humans, it is extended to our furry friends. Want to know more? Apply now as we would love to hear from you!

You are always welcome here!

Our Senior Events Manager takes responsibility & accountability for the management of assigned meetings and events, and maximising sales through structured sales planning and action to achieve/exceed budgeted targets in all revenue areas. You will work closely with the department head, ensuring the team offers a knowledgeable and efficient service whilst having a full understanding of the customer needs. To ensure the team Interact and communicate with all departments ensuring that all accurate information is provided and distributed to the team, and to maximize all sales opportunities ensuring that all standards.

To succeed as our Senior Events Manager, you will need:

• A minimum of 1 year’s management experience within a Hotel Conference environment (essential) and /or a minimum of 2 years management experience within a hotel commercial office (desirable)
• A solid track record of revenue achievement in the service and hospitality industry is essential for this role.
• You will have strong strategic planning skills, ability to look ahead and strategies in place to support the plans.
• A high degree of knowledge within the Groups segment, however knowledge in all market segments i.e. corporate, conference and leisure is preferrable.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills are key.
• It is essential that you are able to work well under pressure, with minimal supervision and maintain high standards and attention to detail.
• Coaching and supporting team members to develop
• Extensive Knowledge of Opera, Delphi, Social Tables and Venue verdict

What’s in it for you as our Senior Events Manager:

We are part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a portfolio of 17 brands worldwide - which means global opportunities! Our Senior Events Manager enjoys a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary plus 20% sales bonus and great IHG perks!
• 31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Don’t forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

But above all you will have space to:

Be Yourself!  We support you to be the best version of yourself within your professional and personal life. You will be able to participate in monthly well-being activities, talk to our Mental Health First Aiders and access our confidential colleague support line.

Lead Yourself!  Empowerment is key and we want to see you thrive. We want you to lead your career and we will provide you the tools and knowledge to help you get there. Whether you want to become a Mental Health First Aiders, gain Leadership Skills, become a Departmental Trainer or the next General Manager.

Make it Count! Every small or big milestone will be rewarded and celebrated as a memorable experience. Because what you do matters. You matter!

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required.

Please click ‘apply’ now!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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