Events Coordinator required for a prestigious Leicester Hotel. This opportunity is easily commutable from the Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area. You will need to have current or previous Hotel experience in a similar role to be considered for this position.

Job Summary:
The Event Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organisation, and preparing all functions sheets assigned to him/her.

Reporting to:
Event Manager

Responsible for:
N/A

Operational Responsibilities:

• Organise and implement the day-to-day tasks within the events department, including all clerical and event management aspects of the role
• To organise events, liaise with the customer and prepare function sheets to a standard that supports the rest of the events and operations team
• To ensure that all new events assigned to him/her are managed in a timely and accurate manner
• Oversee the events office in the absence of the Event Manager
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing calls in the events office are answered according to the hotel standard operating guidelines
• Ensure all enquiries are responded within the hotel standard operating guidelines
• To manage the effective communication of function sheets within the hotel by way of function sheet meetings and other methods of communication
• To ensure that the accurate function sheets are distributed in a timely manner.
• To ensure deposit schedule are adhered to
• To be available to meet the needs of the business as required.

Financial Responsibilities

• All function sheets and event contracts are kept current
• Hotel Procedures for purchasing of all items are followed and to notify the Hotel Manager of any problems encountered.
• To ensure deposit schedules are maintained to optimise the cash flow of the hotel
• Ensure timely follow up with clients to ensure customer satisfaction
• To ensure all events are booked properly to eliminate errors and minimise contractual risk to the business
• To ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
• Remain constantly aware of financial objectives and budget targets of the business

Salary up to £23,000 + annual Bonus (on average £1000 - £1,200) + free daily lunch + free access to hotel facilities, Gym, swimming pool etc