Events Manager

Up to £30,000

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

As a Meetings and Events Manager, you'll be the face of Rye Castle. Responsible for driving the business through managing and increasing pre-booked trade and ensuring that we create and maintain links within the local area.  

Venture Hotels are a collection of 39 hotels that have the individuality, quirk, warmth, and charm  to create memories. Our expansion plans are big, and we are looking for the best people to join on us what is set to be an incredible journey filled with plenty of opportunities.  

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wage Stream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

What you'll do as a Meetings and Events Manager...  

• Working alongside the management team to ensure exceptional event execution to retain and develop our guest database. 

• Driving the business through managing and increasing pre booked trade 

• Create and maintain links within the local area, in order to drive performance

• Use Social Media to drive engagement and grow the business

• Be responsible for driving the wedding business through wedding showcases, open days and online platforms. 

• Be able to produce detailed function sheets for the wider team and there may be instances where you are required to be responsible for the function execution on the day

• Be able to attend workshops and meetings at other Venture Hotels to engage and develop existing skills

What you'll bring...  

• Proven experience working as a Meetings & Events Manager, Sales Representative, Sales Manager or similar role. 

• A natural networker who understands fully how to create contacts through local organisations, groups and online networking, thrives when growing personal connections and sourcing local opportunities both marketing and sales. 

• A self-starter who wants to make things happen and can deliver results. 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation 

2 years Hospitality experience preferred