Wedding & Special Events Manager - Slough

Wedding & Special Events Manager - Slough, Join us at De Vere Beaumont Estate in this pivotal role that brings weddings and special events to life!

As a Wedding & Special Events Manager you'll be at the heart of our hotel, turning initial enquiries into unforgettable experiences. Prepare to shine as you conduct captivating show rounds, showcasing our venue to the local wedding market. From start to finish, you'll be involved in planning our guest's events up to the day, effectively communicating their requirements to our operational team who will then run the event on the day.

This is a full-time role that involves working a variety of shifts including 8:00am-16:30pm / 9:00am-17:30pm / 09.30am-18:00pm / 11:30am-20:00pm. Weekend working is shared between the team and we aim for the team to work every other weekend, although flexibility is required to cover holidays.

• You will ideally have previous experience in a wedding co-ordinator/planner role, preferably within a 4-star quality hotel or events venue


• You are passionate about events and prepared to put your heart and soul in to delivering memorable experiences for our guests


• You forge strong working relationships and create genuine connections with colleagues and our valued guests through your excellent communication skills.


• You are confident using IT software - familiarity with Opera software would be beneficial but is not essential as training can be provided


• Most of all, you will share our values such as being graciously warm, demonstrating a genuine approach, anticipating guest needs and ensuring every detail is considered
  
  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.

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 for the role of Wedding & Special Events Manager.

• £30,000 per year


• 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.


• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone


• 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.


• Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work


• 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.