Assistant Meeting & Event Planning Manager - Slough

Reporting in to the Meeting & Events Planning Manager you'll have the opportunity to: - Take ownership of planning a diverse range of corporate events, contributing to their success from initial planning to the day-of execution. - Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, ensuring every event reflects the exceptional standards De Vere is known for. - Develop your people management skills and experience, helping to motivate and engage a team of 4 event planners , with access to a suite of management masterclasses As Assistant Meeting & Events Planning Manager, you'll have: - Experience in planning and delivering corporate events, particularly large-scale conferences and meetings. - The ability to plan multiple events simultaneously, keeping every detail on track. - Strong collaboration skills to work seamlessly with our event operations team, ensuring a smooth transition from planning to execution. This is a full time on site role in Old Windsor working Monday to Friday with shifts on a rota basis between 8am and 8pm to include some Saturdays.

De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings. Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues., Are you an experienced meeting and events planner looking to take the next step your career, working at one of the UK's largest hotel event venues? At De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor, our team plan and co-ordinate 45 meeting and event spaces.

The Pay & Benefits: At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits

• £35,000 - £37,000 per year plus 10% sales incentive (£3,500-£3,700) paid quarterly.
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.