Job description
We're currently recruiting a dedicated Events Coordinator to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in The Venues Collection on a part time basis, contracted to 24 hours per week.
As a Events Coordinator, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Great things happen when people get together in our spaces to meet, spaces to sleep and spaces to celebrate at Milton Hill House. From leisure breaks, weddings and celebrations to conferences, meetings, training, and every business event in between our venue provides an informal atmosphere where you and our guests can be themselves.We combine our spaces with a bigger family. Milton Hill House is part of The Venues Collection - a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, the market leader in contract catering & support services.
More about the role:Could you bring your spark to The Venues Collection? Here's what you need to know before applying:
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Day to day liaison with the Senior Event Manager(s) (SEMs) and Event Manager (EM) providing administration support and assistance on all assigned tasks
- Preparing and distributing of event documentation
- Liaising with customers throughout their booking, inc. dietary requests etc.
- Working closely with venues and suppliers
- Liaise and assist with customer requirements and queries pre event, on-day and post event
- Assisting with management of the KP in-house booking system
- Coordinate customer request form distribution
- Keeping table plans up to date
- To provide office support for the SEMs and EM during the events
- On day event delivery support
- Be aware of and compliant with all Compass health and safety policies
- To perform any other duties as required
Our ideal Events Coordinator will:
- Someone who holds the Compass Values of Integrity, Team Work, Passion, Can-do and Responsibility
- A highly organised approach to the workplace and the ability to co-ordinate a busy workload.
- Good communication skills
- Experienced in administration
- Disciplined, self motivated and a high level of integrity
- Team player with the ability to work on your own initiative
- Word, Excel, E-mail and Microsoft Office experience and can use database systems with ease.
- Good use of the English Language and mathematical skills
- Efficient working method with a keen attention to detail
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
- Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Part of Compass Group UK&I, we are a grouping of seven easily accessible event spaces with hotel-like residential and leisure facilities, which all sit under the brand name The Venues Collection. Located across the UK, our venues all feature stylish and individual event spaces, including both contemporary and historic meeting areas. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Job Reference: com/0603/94171001/52552213/WJ
Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.