Events Planning Manager

Set within 1,065 acres of countryside with the River Lea snaking through the grounds, Luton Hoo is the quintessential English country house hotel. Befitting a location of such historical importance, a stay at the hotel will live long in the memory. With our 2 Rosette Restaurant and award winning Adam’s Brasserie we are committed to delivering hospitality to the highest standard. Our five star facilities include 228 unique bedrooms and suites, luxury spa, 18-hole championship golf course, state of the art conference facilities, shooting school and much more.

We are dedicated to the development of our employees. Many of the team started out in junior roles, but have been offered training and promotional opportunities as their skills have grown. We are very fortunate to have a large percentage of long-term team members able to offer their experience and expertise to the next generation of hospitality professionals.

We treat our team like family and our guest like royalty!

We have a unique opportunity for a Events Planning Manager devoted to turn moments into memories for our guests!

The Events planning Manager will manage all aspects (planning and sales) of the meetings and events diaries and the relevant team members across the Luton Hoo golf & spa estate As well as working to commercial targets and objectives, the role will also be pivotal in taking ownership of and providing guidance for operational excellence within the areas under the remit of this role.

What we are looking for:

A successful track record of at least 3 years in meetings and events sales and planning together with managing a team.
Ability to adapt to a frequently changing market environment. Be proactive and able to “think outside of the box”.
Produce reports as required in line with current guidelines
Strong commercial approach identifying sales and revenue maximisation opportunities for the cluster M&E revenue streams
Have the desire and ability to improve your knowledge and abilities through on-going training and development

What do we offer:

28 days paid holiday with an extra 5 days, following 5 years’ service
Discounted hotel room rates across our hotels, for you and friends and family.
Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
Uniform and Complimentary Dry Cleaning
Free Meals on shift
Pension cover
Unrivalled Career Progression prospects

Apply now to be our new Events Planning Manager and join our team!

• Service charge is dependent on hours worked and sales performance and is not guaranteed