Events Coordinator

£29k plus tronc & great company benefits

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About the Location

Opened 2007
76 bedrooms
74-seater Bar & Grill
6 private event spaces - largest seats up to 80

A historic station hotel boasting the distinction of being the world's oldest, built back in 1844. Reading is a town and borough in Berkshire. Located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the Rivers Thames and Kennet, the Great Western mainline railway and the M4 motorway serve the town, which is 40 miles west of London. Reading is a major commercial centre, especially for information technology and insurance. Known for its beer, biscuits and bulbs in the industrial revolution, Reading has transformed into a vibrant, metropolitan town. Home to the UK's iconic Reading Festival, its growing arts and culture community boasts some of the best entertainment in the country. Reading's rich and diverse communities are represented by its global food and drink scene.

About the Role

Cluster Meeting & Events Executive

£29,000 plus tronc / 40 hours per week

Permanent position

Malmaison Reading & Hotel du Vin Henley on Thames

A fantastic opportunity to help maximize the Meeting & Events across the Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin properties in Reading & Henley

Handling inbound enquiries and ensuring the smooth planning and implementation of all events taking place across Malmaison Reading and Hotel Du Vin Henley on Thames this role is perfect for somebody looking to step up from a single site M&E Executive role.

You will be assisting the M&E Manager in driving revenue by maximising meeting room occupancy and driving catering revenue. You will be working to optimize client relationships and the relationships with other key managers in across the two hotels.

This role will suit a organised self starter who has excellent communication skills and an eye for detail.

Experience of working in a similar property would be beneficial but a positive personality and the ability to think on your feet is essential.

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Benefits

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals:

100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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